Duodenal heterotopia in the distal ileum

Duodenal Heterotopia in Gall Bladder – A Rare Autopsy Case Report

“…Cases of GI heterotopias have been reported with variable clinical presentation, depending on the nature of primary tissue, its size, location and associated complications. 4 Most GI heterotopias are Gastric and pancreatic heterotopia, with an incidence of 1-13%. Most frequent reported heterotopia are pancreatic heterotopia seen in stomach or gastric mucosa while gastric and pancreatic heterotopia seen in duodenum and jejunum.…”

“…Duodenal heterotopia is a rarest form of heterotopia discovered incidentally. 4 Its prevalence, significance and clinical presentation could not be ascertained due to is lack of case studies in the literature. Clinically, patient may be asymptomatic or may present with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms.…”

“…8 The clinical significance of this heterotopia is still unknown. 4 Dysplasia and potential for carcinogenesis had been described only in gastric heterotopia till date. 2 Most of the heterotopias of GI tract are mainly of academic interest.…”