Pancreatic pseudotumor in Meckel diverticulum

Abdom Imaging. 2006 Nov-Dec;31(6):688-90. doi: 10.1007/s00261-005-8010-2. Epub 2006 Feb 7.

Abstract

This report describes the ultrasonic appearance of an ectopic pancreatic rest presenting as a mass within an intussusception due to an inverted Meckel diverticulum. Familiarity with the ultrasound appearance of this entity may be useful to obviate unnecessary imaging workup.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intussusception / etiology
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Pancreas*
  • Stomach*
  • Ultrasonography