Gastric Foveolar Metaplasia Arising from Gastric Heterotopia at the Minor Papilla

Abstract

We describe a case of a 59 year old male with a mass at the minor papilla found on EGD. Evaluation included cold forceps biopsy and EUS. Biopsy results were confirmed by Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and supported gastric foveolar metaplasia arising in gastric heterotopia. We believe that this is the only reported case of gastric foveolar metaplasia of the minor papilla. “I am a military service member (or employee of the U.S. Government). This work was prepared as part of my official duties. Title 17 U.S.C. 105 provides that ‘Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government.’ Title 17 U.S.C. 101 defines a United States Government work as a work prepared by a military service member or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties.”