Which is the MOST common site of ectopic pancreatic tissue?
Correct Answer: Stomach
Description: Most common sites of ectopic pancreatic tissue are walls of stomach, duodenum or ileum, in Meckel's diveiculum or at the umbilicus. Islet tissue is frequently present when ectopic pancreas is located in the stomach and duodenum but not when it is present elsewhere.Less common sites includes colon, appendix, gallbladder, omentum and mesentery. Ref: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: Expe Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced.
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