Publication: Agenesis of Dorsal Pancreas in a Young Adult: A Case Report
Date
2023
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Nepal Medical Association
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Dorsal agenesis of the pancreas is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly where the dorsal part of the pancreas fails to develop properly during embryonic development. We report a case of partial agenesis of the dorsal pancreas in a 27-year-old female who presented with progressively worsening abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, generalized weakness, easy fatigability, and dizziness. Physical examination revealed fair general condition with stable vital signs and normal abdominal and other system findings. Laboratory evaluations and abdominal computed tomography scan revealed an absence of the pancreatic body, tail, and duct of Santorini, confirming the diagnosis of partial agenesis of the dorsal pancreas. Only around 100 cases have been reported in the literature, making it a diagnostic challenge. Our case illustrates the rarity and challenges in diagnosing dorsal agenesis of the pancreas. Further research is needed to fully understand its causes and associations.
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Nistha Ulak
Department of Internal Medicine, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
Manjil Bharati
Department of Internal Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Suju Bhattarai
Department of Internal Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Philip Shyam Ranjit
Department of Internal Medicine, B&B Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal
Rabina Byanju
Department of Internal Medicine, B&B Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal