Abstract
Heterotopia is the presence of normal physiologic tissue in an atypical location. Gastric heterotopia has been described in various locations throughout the gastrointestinal tract, including the small intestine. Gastric heterotopia of the small intestine typically is asymptomatic but may present in several ways with symptoms of obstruction, bleeding, perforation, intussusception, or pain. However, gastric heterotopia is rare beyond the duodenum except for its frequent association with Meckel's diverticulum. This entity should be considered in the differential diagnosis of polypoid lesions presenting with symptoms of bleeding or obstruction especially in younger patients. We present a case of gastric heterotopia of the jejunum in a patient with a prior history of Meckel's diverticulectomy after he presented with obstructive symptoms. His symptoms improved following resection of two jejunal polyps via antegrade double-balloon assisted enteroscopy with fluoroscopy. On histopathlogical examination, findings were consistent with gastric heterotopia. This case highlights the importance of considering gastric heterotopia in the differential diagnosis of polypoid lesions located beyond the ligament of Treitz in younger patients presenting with obstructive symptoms.
Highlights
Heterotopia is the presence of mature physiologic tissue in an atypical location
Gastric heterotopia has been described in several locations throughout the gastrointestinal tract such as the esophagus, duodenum, gallbladder, Meckel’s diverticulum, and other areas within the small bowel and rectum
Gastric heterotopia beyond the ligament of Treitz is rare but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of polypoid lesions in young patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding or symptoms of obstruction [2]
Summary
Heterotopia is the presence of mature physiologic tissue in an atypical location. Gastric heterotopia has been described in several locations throughout the gastrointestinal tract such as the esophagus, duodenum, gallbladder, Meckel’s diverticulum, and other areas within the small bowel and rectum. Gastric heterotopia of the small intestine can be asymptomatic or present in various ways with symptoms of obstruction, ulceration or bleeding, perforation, intussusception, or pain [1]. Gastric heterotopia beyond the ligament of Treitz is rare but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of polypoid lesions in young patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding or symptoms of obstruction [2]
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