Autosomal dominant inheritance of annular pancreas.
This report describes a family with apparent autosomal dominant transmission of congenital annular pancreas. Four individuals in two generations were affected; all developed duodenal obstruction. The implications for genetic counseling are discussed.
D005260:Female; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010375:Pedigree