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Aberrant pancreatic tissue in a giant mediastinal cyst: an uncommon entity

Authors: Josiah Miner Njem, Benjamin Ugwu, John Collins, Innocent Emmanuel, Ojile Akpa Philip, John Awodi

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

Heterotopia of pancreatic tissue in the thorax and mediastinum is uncommon, although, a common developmental anomaly in the gastrointestinal tract where the aberrant tissue is a component of gastrointestinal duplication cysts, intralobular pulmonary sequestration or teratomas.

Case presentation

We report a case of an ectopic pancreas located in a giant mediastinal cyst in a 2-year old girl who presented with severe dyspnoea due to external compression of the intra-thoracic structures, mainly the right main bronchus. Surgical resection was carried out with complete relief of symptoms. The cyst was confirmed histopathologically to contain pancreatic tissue. Literature review showed that this is an uncommon presentation hence the need to report the case.

Conclusion

Heterotopia of the pancreas although, an uncommon occurrence in the thorax and mediastinum, should be considered when dealing with cystic lesions of the mediastinum and surgery plays an important role in its management.

Trial registration

JUTH/DCS/ADM/127/XXV/203. Registered 2nd September 2018.

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Title: Aberrant pancreatic tissue in a giant mediastinal cyst: an uncommon entity
Authors: Josiah Miner Njem
Benjamin Ugwu
John Collins
Innocent Emmanuel
Ojile Akpa Philip
John Awodi
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-019-0955-2

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Aberrant pancreatic tissue in a giant mediastinal cyst: an uncommon entity

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

Trial registration

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

Trial registration

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