Lemmel syndrome

Also known as: Periampullary duodenal diverticulum syndrome

Obstructive jaundice from a periampullary duodenal diverticulum.

Medical specialty: Gastroenterology
Subspecialty: Gastroenterology / Biliary disease
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: no
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Mechanical compression of the distal bile duct.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

abdominal paincholangitisjaundicepancreatitis

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