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#740 Heterotopic Pancreatic Tissue Located in the Subserosa of the Jejunum: A Case Report

Introduction: Ectopic pancreas is defined as pancreatic tissue in an abnormal location with no ductal, anatomical, neuronal or vascular communication with the main body of the pancreas. The incidence of heterotopic pancreas in autopsy studies is approximately 0.6 - 15%, while the clinical incidence is 1 in 500 laparotomies. Ectopic pancreatic tissue can be present anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract.

Conference: 10th Annual ENETSConcerence (2013)

Presenting Author: Papapanagiotou I

Authors: Barkolias C, Orfanos N, Georgiou G, Kalles V, Papapanagiotou I,

Keywords: ectopic pancreatic tissue, heterotopic pancreas in jejunum, subserosal heterotopic pancreas,

#720 Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder: Case Report and Review of Literature

Introduction: Small-cell carcinomas arising in the gallbladder are extremely rare and aggressive tumors, which metastasize early, and have very poor prognosis. This histologic type of gallbladder carcinoma is more common in women than in men, usually coexists with lithiasis, and has a highly aggressive clinical behavior.

Conference: 10th Annual ENETSConcerence (2013)

Presenting Author: Georgiou G

Authors: Georgiou G, Al Ahwal J, Matiatou M, Papapanagiotou I, Zoulamoglou M,

Keywords: small-cell carcinoma, gallbladder neoplasm, neuroendocrine tumor,