Annular pancreas: a rare cause of acute pancreatitis
Jarry, J.; Wagner, T.; Rault, A.; Sa Cunha, A.; Collet, D.
Jop Journal of the Pancreas 12(2): 155-157
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1590-8577 PMID: 21386643 Document Number: 653551
Annular pancreas is an uncommon and rarely reported congenital anomaly which consists of a ring of pancreatic tissue encircling the duodenum. Despite the congenital nature of the disease, clinical manifestations may ensue at any age. We herein report the case of a 72-year-old female with acute pancreatitis associated with duodenal obstruction. On radiologic examination, an annular pancreas was diagnosed. In view of her previous medical history and morphologic findings, we concluded that the acute pancreatitis was directly related to the congenital anomaly. Her clinical course was favorable after medical treatment. Clinicians should note the possibility of annular pancreas in patients with acute pancreatitis.