ABSTRACT
Ectopic pancreas is a rare entity referring to the presence of pancreatic tissue at an anatomic location distinct from the pancreas. Ectopic pancreatic lesions in the stomach present a diagnostic challenge because the lack of distinguishing imaging and endoscopic features make them difficult to differentiate from other types of submucosal lesions. We report a case of ectopic pancreas presenting as a gastric antral mass with a unique combination of rare complications: chronic pancreatitis and pseudocyst formation causing gastric outlet obstruction. This case highlights complications that can occur from ectopic pancreatic lesions and the challenges of diagnosing ectopic pancreas.
ABSTRACT
Mycobacterial spindle cell pseudotumor is a rare entity that is histologically characterized by spindle-shaped histiocytes with acid-fast bacilli. It is primarily reported in immunocompromised patient in various body sites. We present a case of mycobacterial spindle cell pseudotumor in an abdominal wall mass from an immunosuppressed patient and discuss the characteristic findings.
