Lemmel syndrome: an unusual cause of biliary obstruction secondary to a duodenal juxta-ampullary diverticulum: a report of two cases

Radiology Case Reports

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Jihane EL Houssni¹  Amine Cherraqi¹  Rachida Chehrastane¹  Sanae Jellal¹  Ihssan Hadj Hsain¹  Siham Oukacem¹  Nada Adjou¹  Rachida Saouab¹  Hassan En nouali¹  Jamal EL Fenni¹ 

[1]Radiology Department, Mohammed Vth military hospital

关键词: Lemmel syndrome;    Periampullary duodenal diverticulum;    Bile duct obstruction;    Imaging;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.radcr.2022.11.013

学科分类：生物化学工程

来源: University of Washington * Department of Radiology

【 摘 要 】

Lemmel's syndrome is a rare cause of obstructive jaundice caused by a periampullary duodenal diverticulum compressing the intrapancreatic common bile duct with resultant bile duct dilatation, patients with Lemmel's syndrome usually present with abdominal pain or jaundice. Cross-sectional imaging is beneficial in making the diagnosis noninvasively, thus eliminating other pathologies of the peri-ampullary region. Although rare, we recognize the importance of considering this syndrome to be able to make a diagnosis and offer timely treatment. We present 2 cases of Lemmel's syndrome whose diagnosis is retained based on a CT scan and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.

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