Keywords
Gastric abscess
Heterotopic pancreas
Pancreatic rest
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Abstract
Pancreatic rest, or ectopic pancreatic tissue, is a rare condition. It is characterized by pancreatic tissue outside its usual location, most commonly in the gastric antrum or proximal small intestine. We present a rare case of a 21-year-old male with recurrent epigastric pain, vomiting, and fever. Imaging and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) identified a subepithelial lesion with features consistent with pancreatic rest. Subsequent fine-needle aspiration (FNA) grew Actinomyces and Streptococcus. Given persistent symptoms and incomplete resolution despite prolonged antibiotics, he underwent partial gastrectomy. This case highlights an unusual infectious complication of pancreatic rest with Actinomyces and underscores the need to consider surgical intervention in cases refractory to medical therapy.
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