Case Report
Volume: 5 | Issue: 2 | Published: Feb 10, 2021 | Pages: 43 - 45 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1589808780
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
Article Info
Authors
Norly Salleh
Department of Surgery, Hospital Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
Noor 'Ain Mohd Nasir
Satellite Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
Mohd Shafiq Rahman
Department of Pathology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
Ahmad Taufik Abu Bakar
Department of Surgery, Hospital Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
Publication History
Received: May 20, 2020
Revised: September 26, 2020
Accepted: October 21, 2020
Published: February 10, 2021
Abstract
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, green
