AI Article Synopsis
- Jaundice can indicate a range of both harmless and serious health issues, as seen in the case of an 11-year-old boy who experienced itching, jaundice, and abdominal pain.
- Initial tests showed a blockage affecting the bile flow, leading to further imaging that identified a lesion on his pancreas.
- A biopsy confirmed he had idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis, and using temporary stenting of the bile duct effectively alleviated his symptoms.
Article Abstract
Jaundice is an important physiologic manifestation of both benign and insidious diseases. We report on the case of an 11-year-old male who presented with diffuse pruritis, jaundice, and later abdominal pain. Initial work-up revealed an obstructive cholestatic pattern, warranting investigation for structural anomalies. Extensive imaging revealed a lesion on the pancreatic head, and biopsy of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis (IFP). Temporary stenting of the common bile duct successfully treated our patient's symptomatic IFP.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11093916 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12018 | DOI Listing |
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