SYMPTOMATIC ANNULAR PANCREAS IN THE ADULT

Abstract

The embryology, anatomic and patholic aspects of 60 cases of annular pancreas are reviewed. The association of pancreatitis or peptic ulcer in approximately 25% of adult cases of annular pancreas is discussed. As to incidence, males are affected twice as frequently as females; almost half of all cases occur between the ages of 20 and 40; 45 cases have been reported since 1950. Two case reports are given.