[A case of groove pancreatitis with a characteristic pathologic feature].
Korean J Gastroenterol
; 49(3): 187-91, 2007 Mar.
Article
en Ko
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18172349
ABSTRACT
Groove pancreatitis is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis in which scarring is found mainly in the groove between the head of the pancreas, duodenum, and common bile duct. The pathogenesis of groove pancreatitis is still unclear but seems to be caused by the disturbance of pancreatic outflow through Santorini duct. It is often difficult to differentiate preoperatively between groove pancreatitis and pancreatic head carcinoma. Whereas conservative management is effective, some patients with duodenal obstruction may undergo Whipple's operation. A few cases of groove pancreatitis have been reported in Korea, and they were diagnosed only by clinical and radiological features. We experienced a case of groove pancreatitis who needed a surgical management because of severe duodenal obstruction. We report the case with a review of its characteristic pathologic findings.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Obstrucción Duodenal
/
Pancreatitis Crónica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
/
Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean J Gastroenterol
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article