Ampullary somatostatinoma associated with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis presenting as obstructive jaundice.
A case of von Recklinghausen's disease associated with a somatostatinoma of the pancreas causing obstructive jaundice is described. Discussion on the association of von Recklinghausen's disease with somatostatinoma is presented.
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Gastroentrology Unit, Derby City General Hospital, Derby, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000150:complications; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology*; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D013005:Somatostatinoma / Q000150:complications*