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Heterotopic salivary gland tissue in the gastro-oesophageal junction: a rare entity

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dc.contributor.author Dharani, K.
dc.contributor.author Medagoda, K.
dc.contributor.author Kumarage, S.K.
dc.contributor.author Mahendra, B.A.G.G.
dc.date.accessioned 2022-04-05T03:38:54Z
dc.date.available 2022-04-05T03:38:54Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Journal of Diagnostic Pathology.2021;16(2):38–41. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1391-6319
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24558
dc.description.abstract Introduction: Gastric and pancreatic heterotopia are the two most common types of heterotopias seen in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). These are the two most common types of heterotopias seen in the oesophagus as well. The occurrence of heterotopic salivary gland tissue (HSGT) in the GIT is rare, and most reported cases are colorectal and anal lesions with only a few cases involving the oesophagus. Case report: A 69-year-old man presented with a seven-month history of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a moderate hiatus hernia with a pale pink mucosal patch close to the gastro-oesophageal junction. The biopsy showed oesophageal tissue with morphological changes of mild reflux oesophagitis. The submucosal tissue contained organized glandular structures with mucinous glands and intercalated ducts resembling mature salivary gland tissue. There was no evidence of Barrett oesophagus, dysplasia or neoplasm. Discussion and conclusion: HSGT is most commonly seen in the head and neck region of the body, and its occurrence in the GIT is rare. Occurrence of oesophageal HSGT is extremely rare and most cases have presented with symptoms of GORD. Although HSGT is usually benign and a rare phenomenon, clinicians and pathologists need to be aware of this condition to prevent a delay in diagnosis and inappropriate management. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Heterotopia en_US
dc.subject Salivary gland tissue en_US
dc.subject Oesophagus en_US
dc.title Heterotopic salivary gland tissue in the gastro-oesophageal junction: a rare entity en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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