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Annular pancreas: Beneath the intestinal obstruction-A case report
Ilir Ahmetgjekaj1, Pooja Roy2,3, Fjolla Hyseni4
1University Clinical Center, Clinic of Radiology, Germia Campus Nazim Gafurri, 21 Dr. Shpëtim Robaj, Prishtina 10000, Kosovo.
Radiology Case Reports
|February 7, 2023
Summary
Annular pancreas, a rare congenital anomaly, can cause duodenal obstruction in adults. This case highlights successful surgical treatment for a 23-year-old man with chronic symptoms, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Anomalies
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Annular pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can cause duodenal obstruction, often overlooked in adults.
- Symptoms may include vomiting and abdominal discomfort.
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