Ectopic pancreatic tissue in the thoracic cavity: report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Ectopic pancreas in the thoracic cavity is uncommon. We report 2 patients who had large cystic or cystic-solid masses containing pancreatic tissue in the thorax. Their clinical presentation, imaging, and pathologic findings are described. Both patients underwent total surgical resection of the masses, with no recurrence.
Medical subject headings
- Choristoma
- Pancreas
- Thoracic Diseases