Duodenal obstruction from congenital bands: an unusual cause of pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis in children has many different causes. An unusual case of pancreatitis is presented, along with a review of some of the factors associated with pancreatitis in children. The probable pathogenesis of pancreatitis in this case is also discussed.
Just
J D
JD
Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta.
Bailey
R J
RJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000473:pathology