Mahmood Haghighat

Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

[ 1 ] - An Unusual Presentation of Annular Pancreas: A Case Report

Abstract Annular pancreas (AP) is a rare congenital malformation resulting from failure of pancreas ventral anlage rotation with the duodenum. This leads to a ring of pancreatic tissue that envelops the duodenum. Clinical manifestations of AP most commonly develop in infancy or early childhood but can present at any age. The diagnosis of AP, usually suggested by an upper GI series or abdominal ...

[ 2 ] - Diagnostic Challenges in Celiac Disease

1. The most important challenge in diagnosis of celiac disease is not-performing the diagnostic tests in suspected persons. Because of multi-organ damage and multiple manifestations of disease, diagnosis of celiac disease may be delayed. It seems general physicians should be aware about uncommon presentations of disease and indications of celiac tests. 2. The second most important challenge is ...

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