Heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the gallbladder: A rare incidental finding (original) (raw)

Heterotopic pancreatic tissue (HPT) is a condition characterized by the presence of pancreatic tissue located outside its normal anatomical position, often without any vascular or neural connections to the pancreas. While typically an incidental finding in various sites such as the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and occasionally the gallbladder, HPT can lead to potential complications and may mimic malignancies upon histopathological examination. This report presents a rare case of HPT discovered in the gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 43-year-old male, emphasizing the importance of awareness among pathologists to prevent misdiagnosis as malignancy, while acknowledging that the condition is usually asymptomatic. The case underlines the need for careful consideration of HPT in differential diagnoses related to gallbladder anomalies.