Peutz-Jeghers syndrome - Be in need of vigilance: A case report.

Peutz-Jeghar syndrome (PJS) is an inherited condition that puts people at an increased risk for developing hamarotmatous polyps in the digestive tract as well as cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, pancreas, stomach, testicles, ovaries, lung and cervix. With typical presentation, majority cases of PJS can be diagnosed in childhood. PJS is inherited by mutation in the STK II gene, also known as LKB1 gene.

Outlandish pancreatic pseudocyst: A case report.

Pseudocysts in the perinephric region are rare and pose a diagnostic dilemma. We present the case of a 54-year-old male with left perirenal pancreatic pseudocyst. The diagnosis was enabled via proper clinical history taking and imaging investigations.

Segment III cholangiojejunostomy for carcinoma of the gallbladder.

Jaundice in patients of advanced carcinoma of the gallbladder requires palliation for the distressing symptoms of pruritus and cholangitis. Intrahepatic segment III duct cholangiojejunostomy is a means for alleviating the obstruction with malignant porta block. The authors reviewed their experience with this procedure in 48 patients of carcinoma of the gallbladder.

Internal pancreatic fistulae with serous effusions in chronic pancreatitis.

Background: Serous effusions in chronic pancreatitis are infrequent but persistent. These occur usually as a consequence of internal pancreatic fistulae and commonly involve the pleural cavity or peritoneum.

Methods: To assess strategies in operative management, the records of 12 patients who underwent surgery for internal pancreatic fistula with underlying chronic pancreatitis were reviewed retrospectively.