Presentation
One day history of bilious vomiting
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pancreatic necrosum
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Mixed solid-cystic lesion noted abutting head of pancreas. It is in 'C' loop of duodenum, located anterior to the inferior vena cava. Appearances may represent pancreatic necrosis.
Case Discussion
Laparoscopic drainage performed:
- histopathology: necrotic pancreatic tissue
- biochemistry: high amylase level in the drained material