Isolated Heterotopic Pancreas in a Child Presenting With Jejunal and Ileal Intussusception: An Atypical Manifestation
Published: 2022-04-05
Page: 134-138
Issue: 2022 - Volume 5 [Issue 1]
Anusha Taarinie Jha *
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Avinash Odugoudar
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Heterotopic pancreas is most commonly found in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and is often asymptomatic and detected incidentally. A uncommon disorder known as intussusception with heterotopic pancreatic tissue occurs when a part of the colon telescopes into a neighbouring segment, with intraluminal pancreatic tissue as the lead point. In children aged 6 months to 6 years, it is the most prevalent cause of intestinal blockage.
Case Presentation: Here we describe a case of heterotopic pancreas presenting with intussusception. Isolated heterotopic pancreas acted as a lead point for intussusception in this child which is a rare occurrence. The child underwent laparotomy and resection of the ischaemic bowel and made a complete recovery post-operatively.
Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, very few cases with such a unique presentation have been reported to date. We emphasize the early recognition and treatment of this condition to ensure the best possible prognosis.
Keywords: Heterotopic, pancreas, intussusceptions, intestine