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  • Title: Paraduodenal pancreatitis as an uncommon cause of gastric outlet obstruction: A case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Larjani S, Bruckschwaiger VR, Stephens LA, James PD, Martel G, Mimeault R, Balaa FK, Bertens KA.
    Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep; 2017; 39():14-18. PubMed ID: 28783521.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Paraduodenal pancreatitis (PP) is an under-recognized form of focal chronic or recurrent pancreatitis. Since PP presents with non-specific symptoms and shares radiological and histopathological features with other entities, it can be challenging to diagnose. PRESENTATION OF CASE REPORT: Herein, a case of a 64 year-old Caucasian male with PP presenting with recurrent gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is detailed. Over the course of two years, he underwent multiple balloon dilatations for symptom management. His diagnostic course was complicated by inconclusive and misleading biopsies. CONCLUSION: PP can rarely present as GOO in otherwise asymptomatic patients. A preoperative pathologic diagnosis can be difficult to obtain, and in this case delayed definitive surgical management. The case is discussed in detail, and a concise review the current literature was undertaken.
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