Groove Pancreatitis Associated with Transient Liver Injury Mimicking Ampullary Neoplasm
Groove pancreatitis is an unusual form of pancreatitis characterized by fibrous inflammation and pseudo-tumor in the area around the head of the pancreas. The underlying etiology is unknown but is strongly linked to alcohol abuse. We report a 52-year-old male smoker with hypertension, asthma, and al...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-06-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/507430 |