A Case of Groove Pancreatitis with a Characteristic Pathologic Feature / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 187-191, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-207412
ABSTRACT
Groove pancreatitis is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis in which scarring is found mainly in the groove between the head of the pancreas, duodenum, and common bile duct. The pathogenesis of groove pancreatitis is still unclear but seems to be caused by the disturbance of pancreatic outflow through Santorini duct. It is often difficult to differentiate preoperatively between groove pancreatitis and pancreatic head carcinoma. Whereas conservative management is effective, some patients with duodenal obstruction may undergo Whipple's operation. A few case of groove pancreatitis have been reported in Korea, and they were diagnosed only by clinical and radiological features. We experienced a case of groove pancreatitis who needed a surgical management because of severe duodenal obstruction. We report the case with a review of its characteristic pathologic findings.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Duodenal Obstruction
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Pancreatitis, Chronic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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