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Malignant transformation of heterotopic pancreas as middle esophagus adenocarcinoma—A rare case report and comprehensive literature review

Authors :
Yong‐Bo Yang
Yi‐Qiang Liu
Liang Dai
Wan‐Pu Yan
Zhen Liang
Ke‐Neng Chen
Source :
Thoracic Cancer, Vol 13, Iss 7, Pp 1083-1087 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Wiley, 2022.

Abstract

Abstract Heterotopic pancreas is a rare congenital abnormality that occurs during the growth and development process. It can be found in any part of the digestive tract, but the most common sites are the stomach, duodenum, and jejunum. Malignant transformation especially in the esophagus is rare. Here, we aim to report an unusual case of mid‐esophageal adenocarcinoma that originated from a heterotopic pancreas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17597714 and 17597706
Volume :
13
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Thoracic Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.11c4976e1bf94e408eb255df269ce2ce
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1759-7714.14344