Acute pancreatitis in a patient with situs inversus/polysplenia syndrome: A case report and review of literature
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A 45-year-old man was admitted and evaluated for epigastric pain. Computerized Tomography (CT) scan revealed acute pancreatitis as well as incidental situs inversus and polysplenia. Patient did not have any congenital anomalies that are usually associated with polysplenia syndrome. No anatomical anomalies were found in the duodenum, the pancreas or biliary tree to account for pancreatitis. Based on history of alcohol abuse, this case was treated as alcohol induced pancreatitis. Complete resolution of pancreatitis was seen. This case is unique in that it describes acute pancreatitis in the setting of heterotaxy (situs inversus)/polysplenia syndrome. Cite as: Kavuturu S, Roper W, Stawicki SP. Acute pancreatitis in a patient with situs inversus/polysplenia syndrome: A case report and review of literature. OPUS 12 Scientist 2008;2(4):10-12. Correspondence to: Srinivas Kavuturu, MD, Department of Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Medical Center, 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456 USA.
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