Groove Pancreatitis with Biliary and Duodenal Stricture: An Unusual Cause of Obstructive Jaundice

Groove Pancreatitis with Biliary and Duodenal Stricture: An Unusual Cause of Obstructive Jaundice

Introduction: Groove pancreatitis is an uncommon cause of chronic pancreatitis that affects the groove anatomical area between the head of the pancreas, duodenum, and common bile duct. Clinical case: A 67-year-old man with frequent biliary colic and an alcohol consumption of 30–40 g/day was admitted...

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Main Authors: Marta Gravito-Soares, Elisa Gravito-Soares, Ana Alves, Dário Gomes, Nuno Almeida, Guilherme Tralhão, Carlos Sofia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-05-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Cholestasis
Duodenal Obstruction
Obstructive Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2341454515001143

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