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