Rare Case of Annular Pancreas

Abstract

One of the rare disorders noted during birth is Annular pancreas. In this disorder a slender band of pancreatic tissue engulfs the duodenum. This congenital anomaly in children produces symptoms like duodenal obstruction but mostly they produce symptoms in later stages of life. This is one of the rare clinical diagnosis. But once diagnosed immediate treatment can reduce the morbidity risk.

Keywords

• annular pancreas
• down’s syndrome