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Encyclopedia > Annular pancreas
Annular pancreas
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Annular pancreas is a rare condition in which the duodenum is surrounded by a ring of pancreatic tissue continous with the head of the pancreas. This portion of the pancreas can constrict the duodenum and block or impair the flow of food to the rest of the intestines. The following codes are used with International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) is a domain specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. ... The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The Mendelian Inheritance in Man project is a database that catalogues all the known diseases with a genetic component, and - when possible - links them to the relevant genes in the human genome. ... MedlinePlus (medlineplus. ... eMedicine is an online clinical medical knowledge base that was founded in 1996. ... The Diseases Database is a free website that provides information about the relationships between medical conditions, symptoms, and medications. ... In anatomy of the digestive system, the duodenum is a hollow jointed tube connecting the stomach to the jejunum. ... The pancreas is an organ that serves two functions: exocrine - it produces pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes. ... The intestine is the portion of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. ...


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Annular pancreas - Washington DC (257 words)
An annular pancreas is a ring or collar of pancreatic tissue that abnormally encircles the duodenum (the part of the small intestine that connects to stomach).
Annular pancreas is thought to be caused by a malformation during the development of the pancreas, before birth.
Surgical bypass of the obstructing segment of the duodenum is the usual treatment for this disorder.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Annular pancreas (346 words)
Complete obstruction of the duodenum is often seen in newborns with this condition.
There is an increased incidence of peptic ulcer associated with this condition.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child develop any symptoms of annular pancreas.
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