Pancreatitis of ectopic pancreatic tissue: a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction
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چکیده
Inflammation in ectopic pancreatic tissue can clinically present with pain or obstructive symptoms, depending on the location of the ectopic tissue. We present a rare case of gastric outlet obstruction secondary to pancreatitis of ectopic pancreatic tissue in the pylorus.
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