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A Rare Case Of Eosinophilic Duodenitis Causing Obstructive Jaundice – Case Report

Priyadharshini A .

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            Eosinophilic duodenitis is a condition characterised by the eosinophilic infiltration of the duodenum and degranulation of eosinophils leading to cell destruction. In our case, a 65 year old female patient came with features of obstructive jaundice. Imaging studies revealed dilated common bile duct and thickening of 1st and 2nd part of duodenum suggesting malignant lesion causing obstructive jaundice. Upper gi scopy and biopsy revealed eosinophilic duodenitis. Patient treated with antibiotics and steroids. Patient improved and discharged. Eosinophilic duodenitis causing obstructive jaundice is very rare and very few cases have been reported in literature. In those cases diagnosis have been made only after pancreaticoduodenectomy. This can be treated with medical management. 

Eosinophilic Duodenitis, Obstructive Jaundice.


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