Fusion anomaly of the pancreatic tail and spleen: a case report
Abstract Background Splenopancreatic fusion is a rare anomaly that is often associated with trisomy 13. Its diagnosis can be important in patients scheduled to undergo distal pancreatectomy or splenectomy, to avoid possible intraoperative or postoperative complications. Case presentation An 82-year-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1391-3 |