Li CF, Li QR, Bai M, Lv YS, Jiao Y. Overview of ectopic pancreas. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(2): 284-288 [PMID: 38463359 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i2.284]
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Yan Jiao, MD, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Feb 27, 2024; 16(2): 284-288 Published online Feb 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i2.284
Overview of ectopic pancreas
Chang-Fei Li, Qiu-Ru Li, Miao Bai, Yuan-Shi Lv, Yan Jiao
Chang-Fei Li, Patient Service Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Qiu-Ru Li, Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Miao Bai, Department of Fundus Disease, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Yuan-Shi Lv, Department of Thyroid Head and Neck Surgery, Jilin Cancer Hospital, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Jiao Y designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Li CF contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Li QR, Bai M, and Lv YS contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yan Jiao, MD, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
Received: December 18, 2023 Peer-review started: December 18, 2023 First decision: January 11, 2024 Revised: January 18, 2024 Accepted: February 5, 2024 Article in press: February 5, 2024 Published online: February 27, 2024
Abstract
This editorial discusses the article written by Zheng et al that was published in the latest edition of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Our primary focus is on the causes, location, diagnosis, histological classification, and therapy of ectopic pancreas. Ectopic pancreas refers to the presence of pancreatic tissue that is situated in a location outside its usual anatomical placement, and is not connected to the normal pancreas in terms of blood supply or anatomical structure. Currently, the embryological origin of ectopic pancreas remains uncertain. The most prevalent form of ectopic pancreatic is gastric ectopic pancreas. Endoscopic ultrasonography examination can visualize the morphological characteristics of the ectopic pancreatic lesion and pinpoint its anatomical location. The histological categorization of ectopic pancreas evolves. Endoscopic treatment has been widely advocated in ectopic pancreas.
Core Tip: Ectopic pancreas is a rare disease. At present, the study on ectopic pancreas is mostly limited to case reports. Endoscopic ultrasonography is the main examination method for the diagnosis. This editorial shed a light on the ectopic pancreas from the overview of etiology, anatomical site, diagnosis, histological type, and treatment.
