Open AccessClinical characteristics of adult-type annular pancreas: A case report
Author(s) -
Yi Dan,
Xiaobo Ding,
Shanshan Dong,
Chen Shao,
Lijing Zhao
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i22.5722
Subject(s) - medicine , annular pancreas , pancreas , duodenum , jaundice , abdominal pain , radiology , obstructive jaundice , general surgery , surgery
Annular pancreas (AP) is a rare congenital abnormal rotation of the pancreas. AP rarely occurs in adults. Pancreatic tumors and ampullary tumors are related to AP, so the discovery and treatment of AP are essential.