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Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Due to a Hydatid Cyst of the Pancreatic Head: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
 
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(Journal Article): Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Due to a Hydatid Cyst of the Pancreatic Head: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
 
Ozmen MM, Moran M, Karakahya M, Coskun F (Department of Surgery, Ankara Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, mfozmen@ttnet.net.tr )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 06(4):354-358

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Primary pancreatic hydatid disease is rare and there have only been a few cases of recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a hydatid cyst of the pancreas. CASE REPORT: We describe a case of recurrent acute pancreatitis in which the definitive diagnosis of hydatid cyst of the pancreatic head was only made during a repeat operation and the patient subsequently underwent total pericystectomy. CONCLUSION: A hydatid cyst of the pancreas is an extremely rare condition but it may be a causative factor for recurrent acute pancreatitis, especially in endemic areas. In this case, pericystectomy might be the procedure of choice in order to release the pressure.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report



 
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