GROOVE PANCREATITIS-A RARE ENTITY : A CASE REPORT
Dr. Dharmik Patel
, Dr. Swapnil Tolia , Dr. J G Vagadiya , Dr. J G Bhatt
Context Groove pancreatitis is a rare form of segmental chronic pancreatitis. It involves dorsal–cranial aspect of the head of the pancreas, duodenum, and common bile duct The exact etiology is yet to be determined but associations include a history of long-term alcoholism, smoking, pancreatic duct obstruction, Brunner gland hyperplasia, and ectopic pancreatic tissue.The condition can simulate or mask pancreatic adenocarcinoma and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic (head of the pancreas) masses or duodenal stenosis.we report a case of 52 year old male with 3 year history of upper abdominal pain, occasional vomiting who’s radiological investigation were suggestive of groove pancreatitis with distal CBD stricture & PD stenosis. We managed this patient with ERCP and stenting and currently patient is symptomless in good health and being followed up actively.
"GROOVE PANCREATITIS-A RARE ENTITY : A CASE REPORT", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.171 - 177, March-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2403027.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 3,
March-2024
Pages : 171 - 177
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_210243
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2403027
Downloads: 000347085
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Rajkot, Gujarat , India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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