Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue on the Posterior Wall near the Lesser Curvature of the Stomach: A Case Report

Ectopic pancreatic tissue is most often an incidental finding of imaging, surgery or autopsy. Image-guided diagnosis is difficult, and definitive diagnosis usually relies on histological analysis. A case of ectopic pancreatic tissue located in the posterior wall of the stomach close to lesser curvature is presented, followed by a brief discussion of the clinical management of heterotopic pancreas.