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Ectopic Pancreas Causing Partial Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Authors :
Sheshe AA
Yusuf I
Source :
Nigerian journal of surgery : official publication of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society [Niger J Surg] 2018 Jan-Jun; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 56-59.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Ectopic pancreas is a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction, perhaps rarer still among Africans. Although the entity is known, the diagnostic challenges are enormous, especially in the poor-resource environment. Gastric outlet obstruction resulting from ectopic pancreas in an adult is the first of its kind in our center; we, therefore, present this case to describe the challenges faced with diagnosis, treatment, and the lesson learned. Ectopic pancreas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric outlet obstruction.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1117-6806
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nigerian journal of surgery : official publication of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29643737
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/njs.NJS_27_17