Improvement of Liver Function, Quality of Life and Survival after Insertion of Endoprosthesis in Advance Malignant Biliary Obstruction.

Obstructive jaundice due to advance malignancy is a fatal problem. It most commonly occurs at the distal common bile duct or at the hilum of liver. Magnetic Resonance Cholangio Pancreatography (MRCP) and Computed Tomography (CT) are most useful in identifying the underlying cause as well as localize the position of the stricture. For those patients with unresectable disease, progressive jaundice constitutes an immediate threat to their survival, in addition to significant loss to their quality of life secondary to pruritus, malaise and cholangitis. Effective and lasting decompression of the biliary tree is a priority and consists of positioning of a biliary endoprosthesis (stent). To observe the improvement of liver function, quality of life and survival after successful insertion of endoprosthesis (stenting) in malignant biliary obstruction, a study was performed in the department of surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 2013 to August 2014, in 50 patients with clinically visible jaundice and unresectable disease. There were significant (p<0.001) reductions in the levels of serum bilirubin, serum alkaline phosphatase, serum SGPT and Prothrombin time from the time of admission to 2 weeks and 3 weeks after stenting. Physical and functional quality of life was greatly improved 2-4 weeks after stenting, where emotional quality remained the same throughout the study period. Successful palliation by stenting of malignant biliary obstruction is a priority to achieve improvements in liver function, quality of life and prolong survival. Endoscopic stent placement appears to be safe, well tolerated and can be offered without delay as a primary treatment option for all patients with unresectable malignant biliary lesion.

Acinar Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Case Report.

Acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) of the pancreas is a very rare neoplasm. We report a case of pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma involving the uncinate process of the pancreas. A 45 year old man presented with a painful upper abdominal mass without any jaundice or weight loss. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) indicated a mass lesion in the uncinate process of the pancreas. He underwent Whipple's procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy). Histological slides revealed features of Acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) in the uncinate process of the pancreas and a lymph node.

Post-Operative Severe Hyperbilirubinemia: A Case Report.

Hyperbilirubinemia is commonly seen in medical practice. But what could be the highest level of bilirubin in an individual that is still an unanswered question. We came across to a 37 years old lady in October 2018 with hepaticolithiasis who underwent extended choledocholithotomy. Her preoperative serum bilirubin was within normal range. Post-operatively she developed cholangitis and from 3rd post-operative day onwards she developed severe hyperbilirubinemia, which was high as 70.47 mg/dl on the 6th post-operative day. Other causes of post-operative hyperbilirubinemia were excluded. She was managed conservatively for this hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin level gradually reduced.

A Rare Case of Insulinoma: A Case Report.

Insulinoma is a rare variety of endocrine neoplasm and is usually benign, solitary, and small in size. The hallmark of this disorder is high endogenous insulin secretion resulting in development of symptoms of hypoglycemia. Insulinomas account for 60% of islet cell tumors (ICT) of the pancreas. Ninety percent (90%) of the insulinomas measure less than 2cm. Early localization of the disease is essential to prevent lethal hypoglycemia. Here we report a case of insulinoma in a 28 year old female who subsequently underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy on February 2017 in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: A Case Report.

Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPT) of the pancreas are rare neoplasms of the pancreas accounting for only 1-2% of all pancreatic neoplasms, often detected initially on imaging. Its histogenesis is still uncertain and it has a low-grade malignant potential but excellent post-surgical curative rates and rare metastasis. Pathological and/or cytological evaluation still remains the gold standard in reaching a definitive diagnosis. It occurs most commonly in young females. We report a case of solid pseudopapillary tumor in the head of the pancreas in a 20 years old female admitted in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh on 5th December 2015. Whipple's operation was done as a definitive treatment.

Single Sitting Surgery for Concomitant Hydatid Cyst of Lung and Liver: A Case Report.

Hydatid disease is one of the diseases that have been discovered in the ancient times. Liver and lung are the most commonly affected organs, though it can involve any organs. Hydatid disease involving both the liver and the lung is reported about 10% of the cases. Here we report a case of 34 year old male presented with upper abdominal pain and intermittent fever for 3 months admitted in October 2016. His chest radiograph and computed tomography scan revealed large cystic lesion at right lung and another similar large lesion in the right lobe of liver. Echinococcus antibody was found positive. We treated him surgically. Histopathology reports confirmed concomitant hydatid cyst of both the lung and the liver.

Complete Annular Pancreas with Concurrent Entero-Pancreatico-Biliary Symptoms in Adult: A Case Report.

Complete Annular pancreas (AP) is a rare congenital anomaly, often presented and operated at the early age of life. Adult presentation group usually presents with either biliary or duodenal or pancreatic symptoms. We report a case of 43 years old female presenting with concurrent enteric, biliary and pancreatic symptoms admitted on April 2016 in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department of BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A complete type of annular pancreas with partial duodenal stenosis and dilated common bile duct was observed during laparotomy. We performed gastrojejunostomy as well as hepaticojejunostomy (Roux-en-Y anastomosis). Patient was discharged in a good symptom free condition. Complete Annular Pancreas can present at any age, with any one or all of the biliary, pancreatic or duodenal symptoms. Surgery is the treatment of choice and has a good outcome.

A Rare Case of Polycystic Disease of the Pancreas.

Polycystic disease of the pancreas is very rare and only few cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of 27 year old female presented with recurrent upper abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. Her ultrasonography of whole abdomen and computed tomography (CT) scan revealed polycystic pancreas associated with hepatic cysts. She underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. Histological examination revealed typical features of polycystic pancreatic disease in the resected specimen. Previously two of her sisters and her mother were also diagnosed as cases of polycystic pancreatic disease and they all underwent operative treatments. Among them one of those sisters and her mother received treatment under our department in 2009 and 2014 accordingly.