(Journal Article): Juxta-Ampullary Intraluminal Diverticulum and Acute Pancreatitis
Echenique-Elizondo M (Department of Surgery, Basque Country University School of Medicine. San Sebastián, Spain,
gepecelm@sc.ehu.es
)
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JOP. J Pancreas (Online)
2004; 05(3):148-150
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Acute pancreatitis is usually due to well-known causes, such as biliary lithiasis and alcohol consumption. Anatomic abnormalities may represent a less frequent but important etiological factor. CASE REPORT: The case of a 27 year old women complaining of acute pancreatitis associated with a large duodenal juxta-papillary diverticulum is presented. CONCLUSIONS: Anatomic causes of pancreatitis must be considered in the diagnosis of the etiology of acute pancreatitis.
TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report
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