Heterotopic pancreas in the gastrointestinal tract in children: a single-center experience and a review of the literature
Abstract Background Heterotopic pancreas, that is the abnormal localization of a well-differentiated pancreatic tissue, is a rare occurrence in pediatric patients. Most lesions are found incidentally; in some circumstances, the presence of heterotopic pancreas may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0738-3 |