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GE-Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Print version ISSN 2341-4545
Abstract
NASCIMENTO, Catarina Neto do et al. Groove Pancreatitis: Clinical Cases and Review of the Literature. GE Port J Gastroenterol [online]. 2023, vol.30, n.6, pp.35-41. Epub Feb 01, 2024. ISSN 2341-4545. https://doi.org/10.1159/000526855.
Introduction:
Groove pancreatitis (GP) is a type of chronic segmental pancreatitis that affects the pancreatoduodenal groove area, and it is often misdiagnosed. Outflow obstruction of the minor papilla associated with alcohol consumption seems to be the main pathophysiological mechanism, and it affects mainly middle-aged males. Symptoms include nausea and postprandial vomiting from gastric outlet obstruction, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Despite modern advances, such as radiological and endoscopic methods, distinction between GP and pancreatic cancer remains a challenge, and histological examination is sometimes necessary. When a diagnosis can be obtained without a surgical specimen, management can be conservative in the absence of acute or chronic complications.
Case Presentation:
The authors present 2 clinical cases which portray the diagnostic workup and management decisions of this entity.
Discussion/Conclusion:
GP is a clinical entity, offering diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Imaging exams are crucial in the diagnosis and follow-up, but surgery may be necessary in a significant number of cases due to the incapacity to rule out malignancy.
Keywords : Groove pancreatitis; Pancreatoduodenectomy; Paraduodenal pancreatitis.