Ectopic pancreas lying the jejunum: A report of 3 cases and review of the literature

Objective: To explore the clinicopathologic features of ectopic pancreas of the jejunum.Methods: The clinicopathologic data of 3 cases of ectopic pancreas situated in the jejunum were analyzed.Results: Three cases of ectopic pancreas were occasionally confirmed in the operations for gastric ulcer,gallstone of biliary tract or gastric carcinoma respectively.The maximal diameter were from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.Conclusions: Ectopic pancreas of the jejunum is rare and it is often asymptomatic.