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We present herein an unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the cystic duct with hydrops of the gallbladder and concomitant chronic pancreatitis of the heterotopic tissue. A review of the relevant literature is discussed following the presentation of this case.
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Inceoglu, R., Dosluoglu, H.H., Kullu, S. et al. An unusual cause of hydropic gallbladder and biliary colic — Heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the cystic duct: Report of a case and review of the literature. Surg Today 23, 532–534 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00730630
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00730630