An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child
Authors: Norly Salleh, Noor 'Ain Mohd Nasir, Mohd Shafiq Rahman, Ahmad Taufik Abu Bakar
Background: Heterotopic pancreas is the presence of pancreatic tissue outside its normal location, mostly in the gastrointestinal tract. It is rare and most patients are asymptomatic adults. The presence of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilicus and the pediatric age group is even more rare. Case Presentation: An 18-month-old boy presented with clear umbilical discharge since birth. On examination, there was a swollen and inflamed umbilicus. Exploration and excision of the umbilical lesion were done. Histopathological examination of the lesion reported as umbilical sinus with the presence of heterotopic pancreas. He was discharged well with no complications seen on the follow-up review. Conclusions: Heterotopic pancreas is rare. Awareness of this condition is important in order for the patient to be managed accordingly.
Keywords: Heterotopic pancreas, umbilicus, pediatric, umbilical sinus, case report
Authors
Correspondence to:
Norly Salleh, Department of Surgery, Hospital Segamat, Johor, Malaysia norlysalleh@gmail.com
Publication history:
Received 20 May 2020
Revised 26 Sep 2020
Accepted 21 Oct 2020
Published online 10 Feb 2021
Published in print 27 Feb 2021
Salleh N, Nasir NAM, Rahman MS, Bakar ATA. An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. EJMCR. 2021; 5(2): 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh N, Nasir NAM, Rahman MS, Bakar ATA. An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=108177 [Access: May 15, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh N, Nasir NAM, Rahman MS, Bakar ATA. An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. EJMCR. 2021; 5(2): 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh N, Nasir NAM, Rahman MS, Bakar ATA. An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. EJMCR. (2021), [cited May 15, 2024]; 5(2): 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh, N., Nasir, . N. A. M., Rahman, . M. S. & Bakar, . A. T. A. (2021) An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. EJMCR, 5 (2), 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh, Norly, Noor Ain Mohd Nasir, Mohd Shafiq Rahman, and Ahmad Taufik Abu Bakar. 2021. An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (2), 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh, Norly, Noor Ain Mohd Nasir, Mohd Shafiq Rahman, and Ahmad Taufik Abu Bakar. "An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5 (2021), 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh, Norly, Noor Ain Mohd Nasir, Mohd Shafiq Rahman, and Ahmad Taufik Abu Bakar. "An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5.2 (2021), 43-45. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
Salleh, N., Nasir, . N. A. M., Rahman, . M. S. & Bakar, . A. T. A. (2021) An unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the umbilical sinus of a child. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (2), 43-45. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780