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Lalchandani A, Maurya A, Rizvi SFM, Yadav A. Agenesis of the Dorsal Pancreas: A Rare Cause of Diabetes and Recurrent Upper Abdominal Pain. Cureus 2023; 15:e34689. [PMID: 36909095 PMCID: PMC9994769 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is a rare congenital disorder with only a handful of cases described in the literature. It presents a diagnostic dilemma. Cross-sectional imaging is the cornerstone for diagnosis. It could have a syndromic association with polysplenia and cardiac anomalies. Pancreas divisum and chronic pancreatitis may present with similar symptoms and must be ruled out. We present a case of a 55-year-old male with recurrent non-specific abdominal pain and diabetes mellitus. He was managed with insulin and painkillers for symptomatic relief. We also reviewed approximately 68 cases described in the literature to date.
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- Ankit Lalchandani
- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, Bhopal, IND
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Xia LZ, Bu XF, Jiang PC, Yu F, Zhang YJ, Meng NN. Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas with chronic suppurative pancreatitis: Case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28137. [PMID: 34889276 PMCID: PMC8663825 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas (ADP) is a rare congenital anomaly of the pancreas. ADP is associated with some other medical problems such as diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain/bloating, pancreatitis, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor and so on. In this study, we present a case of ADP with chronic suppurative pancreatitis, summarize the clinical characteristics of the reported cases in China and review the correlative literature. PATIENT CONCERNS A 51-year-old Chinese man, with a history of impaired fasting glucose, presented with jaundice, pruritus and dark urine. Laboratory analysis showed abnormal liver function and elevated carbohydrate antigen 19-9. DIAGNOSES Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated a mass located at the head of pancreas and complete absence of the body and tail of pancreas. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography demonstrated an eccentric malignant stricture about 1.6cm of distal common bile duct. INTERVENTIONS The patient underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy because of the suspicion of pancreatic tumor. The postoperative pathological result was chronic suppurative pancreatitis, with moderate hyperplasia in focal ductal epithelium. OUTCOMES A long-term follow-up shows that the patient is asymptomatic with well-controlled diabetes mellitus and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. LESSONS ADP is a quite rare congenital malformation of the pancreas with poorly-understood pathogenesis. The diagnosis of ADP depends on the imaging examination. The therapeutic strategy varies from person to person due to the different accompanying conditions.
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- Lei-Zhou Xia
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Zhenjiang Kangfu Eye Hospital, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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Dorsal Pancreas Agenesis in an Organ Donor: To Accept or to Discard for Transplantation? Transplant Direct 2020; 7:e646. [PMID: 33364383 PMCID: PMC7752701 DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Valiyeva S, Romano L, Schietroma M, Carlei F, Giuliani A. Partial agenesis of dorsal pancreas. Report of two cases. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 77S:S17-S20. [PMID: 33168455 PMCID: PMC7876736 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly. The possibility of finding this disorder is increasing with the use of advanced radiological techniques. Some patients experience no symptoms. Rarely, they may also develop pancreatic exocrine insufficiency or pancreatic adenocarcinoma. This diagnosis could be missed by US, due to difficulty on visualization of body and tail of pancreas.
Introduction Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas (ADP) is a rare congenital anomaly resulting in missing corpus and cauda of the pancreas. The possibility of finding this disorder is increasing with the use of advanced radiological techniques like CT scan or MRI. Presentation of case We reported 2 cases of a partial ADP as radiological finding: the first one was a 79-year-old asymptomatic patient who presented to perform a CT staging scan for bladder tumor, while the second case was a 73-year-old patient with obstructive jaundice and with suspected common bile duct calculi. In the second patient US, CT scan and MRI were performed, and after that also an ERCP was scheduled. Discussion The prevalence of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is not exactly known; in the literature, only 50 cases have been reported. Its cause and pathogenesis are not fully understood. Some patients experience no symptoms, while others may develop hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus, bile duct obstruction, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, or other conditions. Conclusion Considering that dorsal agenesis is sporadically found, often do not have related symptoms and it does not require a specific treatment, whether further examinations are needed to determine the type of agenesis remains questioned.
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- Sayali Valiyeva
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Department of Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Department of Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Department of Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Department of Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Department of Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Italy
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Salman R, Barakat A, Berjawi G. Dorsal pancreatic agenesis in newly diagnosed type one diabetes mellitus: case report and review of literature. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13410-018-0671-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Erotokritou A, Gerharz CD, Sagir A. Agenesis of dorsal pancreas associated with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2018; 12:185. [PMID: 29958547 PMCID: PMC6026343 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1733-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is very rare. Less than 70 cases have been reported to date. Some of these cases had an association with a tumor. The literature of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas and agenesis of the dorsal pancreas-associated pancreatic neoplasia is limited. Here we report the second case of a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in a setting of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas. Case presentation A 71-year-old man, originally from North Africa, with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, presented with a 2-month history of nonspecific abdominal symptoms. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated an almost 3 cm round, quite well-defined and homogeneous tumor formation in the area between the neck and absent body and tail of his pancreas. The mass was confirmed by endoscopic ultrasound. Our patient underwent computed tomography-guided biopsy of the mass which provided proof of a neuroendocrine tumor. He underwent pancreas resection because of the presence of a neuroendocrine tumor. Seven months later his glycated hemoglobin increased from 6.9 to 8.7%. Conclusions Diagnosis of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is based on imaging techniques like computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, or endoscopic ultrasound. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration can be helpful for the histological diagnosis of the tumor. The hypothesis of the association between pancreatic neoplasia and agenesis of the dorsal pancreas leads us to the suggestion that every patient with diagnosed agenesis of the dorsal pancreas should be observed with a focus on the early detection of potential malignancy.
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- A Erotokritou
- Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Teaching Hospital Bethesda Duisburg, Heerstr, 219 47053, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Academic Teaching Hospital Bethesda Duisburg, Heerstr. 219, 47053, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Teaching Hospital Bethesda Duisburg, Heerstr, 219 47053, Duisburg, Germany.
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Agenesis of dorsal pancreas is a rare developmental anomaly. We here report a case of agenesis of dorsal pancreas in a patient of periampullary carcinoma and highlight its implications on the management.
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- A Kapoor
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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The novel triad of dorsal agenesis of the pancreas with concurrent pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and nonalcoholic chronic calcific pancreatitis: a case series and review of the literature. J Gastrointest Surg 2011; 15:1643-9. [PMID: 21512846 PMCID: PMC3282461 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-011-1542-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2011] [Accepted: 04/05/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dorsal agenesis of the pancreas (DAP) is a rare congenital anomaly, with only 44 cases having been reported in the English literature since 1966. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of our IRB-approved pancreatic surgery database was performed from November 2005 to November 2010 searching for cases of DAP. DISCUSSION Disorders in the retinoic acid (Raldh) and hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathways, which appear to play a role in the development of DAP, have been implicated in other diseases of the pancreas such as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) and nonalcoholic chronic calcific pancreatitis (NCCP). CONCLUSION In this report, we describe three cases of DAP in the setting of PDA, two of which include the third component of NCCP. We provide a discussion of the clinical features of this novel triad and address the molecular pathways that relate to these respective diseases.
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Jarikji Z, Horb LD, Shariff F, Mandato CA, Cho KWY, Horb ME. The tetraspanin Tm4sf3 is localized to the ventral pancreas and regulates fusion of the dorsal and ventral pancreatic buds. Development 2009; 136:1791-800. [PMID: 19403659 PMCID: PMC2680106 DOI: 10.1242/dev.032235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2009] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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During embryogenesis, the pancreas develops from separate dorsal and ventral buds, which fuse to form the mature pancreas. Little is known about the functional differences between these two buds or the relative contribution of cells derived from each region to the pancreas after fusion. To follow the fate of dorsal or ventral bud derived cells in the pancreas after fusion, we produced chimeric Elas-GFP transgenic/wild-type embryos in which either dorsal or ventral pancreatic bud cells expressed GFP. We found that ventral pancreatic cells migrate extensively into the dorsal pancreas after fusion, whereas the converse does not occur. Moreover, we found that annular pancreatic tissue is composed exclusively of ventral pancreas-derived cells. To identify ventral pancreas-specific genes that may play a role in pancreatic bud fusion, we isolated individual dorsal and ventral pancreatic buds, prior to fusion, from NF38/39 Xenopus laevis tadpoles and compared their gene expression profiles (NF refers to the specific stage of Xenopus development). As a result of this screen, we have identified several new ventral pancreas-specific genes, all of which are expressed in the same location within the ventral pancreas at the junction where the two ventral pancreatic buds fuse. Morpholino-mediated knockdown of one of these ventral-specific genes, transmembrane 4 superfamily member 3 (tm4sf3), inhibited dorsal-ventral pancreatic bud fusion, as well as acinar cell differentiation. Conversely, overexpression of tm4sf3 promoted development of annular pancreas. Our results are the first to define molecular and behavioral differences between the dorsal and ventral pancreas, and suggest an unexpected role for the ventral pancreas in pancreatic bud fusion.
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- Zeina Jarikji
- Laboratory of Molecular Organogenesis, Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal, Montreal, QC H2W 1R7, Canada
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Morphogenesis of the pancreas is a complex process; nevertheless, congenital anomalies are rare. At embryogenesis, the pancreas develops from the endoderm-lined dorsal and ventral buds of the duodenum. The ventral bud gives rise to the lower head and uncinate process of the pancreas; whereas, the dorsal bud gives rise to the upper head, isthmus, body, and tail of the pancreas. Rarely, developmental failure of the dorsal pancreatic bud at embryogenesis results in the agenesis of the dorsal pancreas--neck, body, and tail. Even rarer is the association of pancreatic tumors with agenesis of the dorsal pancreas. In addition to citing our case, we provide a comprehensive review on agenesis of the dorsal pancreas and its association with pancreatic tumors.
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Schnedl WJ, Piswanger-Soelkner C, Wallner SJ, Reittner P, Krause R, Lipp RW, Hohmeier HE. Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas and associated diseases. Dig Dis Sci 2009; 54:481-7. [PMID: 18618254 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-008-0370-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2008] [Accepted: 06/03/2008] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is a very rare congenital pancreatic malformation and is associated with some other diseases. METHODS A PubMed search revealed 53 cases of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas. RESULTS In 28 patients with this congenital malformation hyperglycemia was demonstrated, 27 had abdominal pain, 16 had pancreatitis, 14 had an enlarged or prominent pancreatic head visible on computed tomography, and in a few cases, polysplenia, which may occur with various congenital anomalies of visceral organs, was described. CONCLUSIONS Difficulties involved in obtaining a firm diagnosis have led to a variety of terms being used to describe this congenital disease. Diagnosis of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is inconclusive without demonstration of the absence of the dorsal pancreatic duct. Here we describe the embryological development of the pancreas, the so-far known cases of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas with associated medical problems, and the diagnostic measures to find the right conclusions.
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- Wolfgang J Schnedl
- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University, Auenbruggerplatz 15, A-8036, Graz, Austria.
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Joo YE, Kang HC, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS, Chung MY, Kim SJ. Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas: a case report and review of the literature. Korean J Intern Med 2006; 21:236-9. [PMID: 17249505 PMCID: PMC3891028 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2006.21.4.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Partial or complete agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly that results from the embryological failure of the dorsal pancreatic bud to form the body and tail of the pancreas. To date, four cases have been reported in Korea. We report an additional case; a 25-year-old woman presented with diabetes mellitus and abdominal pain. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a normal-appearing pancreatic head, but the body and tail were not visualized. Endoscopic cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) revealed a short pancreatic duct in the uncinate process and the head and the duct of Santorini draining into the minor papilla. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were similar to the CT and ERCP results. The patient was diagnosed with partial agenesis of the dorsal pancreas by CT, ERCP and MRI.
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- Young-Eun Joo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
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Stingl H, Schnedl WJ, Krssak M, Bernroider E, Bischof MG, Lahousen T, Pacini G, Roden M. Reduction of hepatic glycogen synthesis and breakdown in patients with agenesis of the dorsal pancreas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2002; 87:4678-85. [PMID: 12364458 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2002-020036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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In a family with agenesis of the dorsal pancreas only the mother presents with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, whereas her sons are glucose tolerant. We examined whether metabolic defects can be detected early in this disease. Plasma glucose profiles were obtained from patients with dorsal pancreas agenesis and from matched healthy subjects. Hepatic glycogen synthesis and breakdown were determined from the time course of glycogen concentrations using noninvasive (13)C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Gluconeogenesis was calculated from the difference between glucose production (measured with D-[6,6-(2)H(2)]glucose) and glycogen breakdown. Frequently sampled iv glucose tolerance tests were performed to assess insulin secretion and sensitivity. The mean plasma glucose level was higher (12.9 +/- 0.4 vs. 5.9 +/- 0.1 mmol/liter), whereas the peak plasma insulin level was lower (236 vs. 397 +/- 23 pmol/liter) in the diabetic mother than in her nondiabetic sons and healthy subjects. In all patients, however, glycogen synthesis and breakdown were reduced by approximately 55% (P < 0.05) and 40% (P < 0.02), respectively. Gluconeogenesis (6.8 +/- 0.8 vs. 4.2 +/- 0.3 micro mol/kg.min; P < 0.05) and hepatic insulin clearance (6.8 +/- 1.3 vs. 2.8 +/- 1.0 ml/kg.min) were increased in all patients. In conclusion, patients with complete agenesis of the dorsal pancreas exhibit marked defects in hepatic glycogen metabolism, which are present even in the nondiabetic offspring.
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- Harald Stingl
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine III, University of Vienna, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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Klein WA, Dabezies MA, Friedman AC, Caroline DF, Boden GH, Cohen S. Agenesis of dorsal pancreas in a patient with weight loss and diabetes mellitus. Dig Dis Sci 1994; 39:1708-13. [PMID: 8050322 DOI: 10.1007/bf02087781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- W A Klein
- Department of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Yorifuji T, Matsumura M, Okuno T, Shimizu K, Sonomura T, Muroi J, Kuno C, Takahashi Y, Okuno T. Hereditary pancreatic hypoplasia, diabetes mellitus, and congenital heart disease: a new syndrome? J Med Genet 1994; 31:331-3. [PMID: 8071961 PMCID: PMC1049809 DOI: 10.1136/jmg.31.4.331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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We report on a Japanese family with hereditary pancreatic hypoplasia, diabetes mellitus, and congenital heart disease. The disease was apparently inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. The patients in this family had no major anomalies other than those of the heart and pancreas. To our knowledge, this combination has not previously been reported.
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- T Yorifuji
- Department of Paediatrics, Tenri Hospital, Nara, Japan
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Wildling R, Schnedl WJ, Reisinger EC, Schreiber F, Lipp RW, Lederer A, Krejs GJ. Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas in a woman with diabetes mellitus and in both of her sons. Gastroenterology 1993; 104:1182-6. [PMID: 8462806 DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(93)90290-s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Complete agenesis of the dorsal pancreas has rarely been described. Complete agenesis of the dorsal pancreas in a female who developed insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus at the age of 39 years is reported. The diagnosis of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas was suspected by abdominal ultrasound and confirmed by abdominal computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopic retrograde pancreatography. Her exocrine pancreatic function was essentially normal. Both of the patient's sons also had agenesis of the body and tail of the pancreas verified by abdominal CT but had no evidence of diabetes mellitus. This familial occurrence of agenesis of the dorsal pancreas suggests that hereditary mechanisms may play a role in the pathogenesis of this anomaly.
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- R Wildling
- Department of Radiology, Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria
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