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Τρίτη 20 Μαρτίου 2018

Intramural duodenal haematoma caused by pancreatic fistula due to exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis

Description

Intramural duodenal haematoma (IDH) is a rare condition forming haematoma within the wall of the duodenum, which was first reported in 1838 by MacLauchlan.1 IDH derived from acute or chronic pancreatitis is rarely described, the mechanism remaining unknown. A 65-year-old man with history of heavy drinking and chronic hepatitis was admitted to our hospital with sudden vomiting and right-lateral abdominal pain. Abdominal pain and vomiting continued after admission, so a nasogastric tube was inserted. Contrast-enhanced CT scans of the abdomen found a 60x80 mm heterogeneous mass with intraluminal leakage of contrast agent-like bleeding along the second portion of the duodenum, diffuse expansion of the pancreatic duct with pancreatic stone and ascites on the surface of the liver (figure 1). We first considered whether the mass might be duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumour with internal bleeding according to symptoms and enhanced CT image. However, gastrointestinal endoscopy...



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