Presentation
Epigastric pain. Endoscopy showed dilated D1 segment of duodenum.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Annular pancreas
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Cholelithiasis was seen, with pancreatic parenchyma encircling the second part of duodenum. Common bile duct was also prominent (8 mm). MRCP was advised to rule out choledocholithasis and confirmation of annular pancreas
From the case:
Annular pancreas
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Annular pancreas was confirmed .
Case Discussion
This is a classical case of annular pancreas demonstrated on both CT and MRI.