J Korean Radiol Soc.  2005 Jun;52(6):395-399. 10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.6.395.

Islet Cell Tumor Arising from Heterotopic Pancreas in the Duodenum: A Case Report

• Park JH
• Han YH
• Kim MY
• Cha SJ
• Joo M

• KMID: 1834248
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2005.52.6.395

Abstract

It is difficult to distinguish an islet tumor originating from heterotopic pancreas tissue from the other submucosal tumors. Although the malignant transformation of a heterotopic pancreas, including islet cell tumor, is extremely rare, it remains an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of duodenal submucosal masses. We have demonstrated the radiologic appearance and the clinical-pathologic findings of a highlighted, rare case of islet cell tumor arising from a heterotopic pancreas in the duodenal wall.

Keyword

Heterotopic pancreas; Islet cell tumor; Duodenum

MeSH Terms

Adenoma, Islet Cell*
Diagnosis, Differential
Duodenum*
Islets of Langerhans*
Pancreas*