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Lemmel syndrome

also: Periampullary duodenal diverticulum syndrome

Obstructive jaundice from a periampullary duodenal diverticulum.

Specialty
Gastroenterology
Subspecialty
Gastroenterology / Biliary disease
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: no
Gene(s) involved
None recorded
Alternative names & eponyms
Periampullary duodenal diverticulum syndrome

Etiology & mechanism

Mechanical compression of the distal bile duct.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded for this syndrome.

Symptoms & signs (4)

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