Which complication is most likely associated with annular pancreas?

Which complication is most likely associated with annular pancreas?

• A. bowel obstruction
• B. pancreatitis
• C. gastric ulcer
• D. pancreatic cancer

Answer: (A)

Annular pancreas creates a ring of pancreatic tissue that encircles the duodenum, narrowing its lumen. This constriction can block the passage of intestinal contents, leading to bowel obstruction, especially in newborns. That direct obstruction makes bowel obstruction the most likely complication associated with this condition. Pancreatitis, gastric ulcers, and pancreatic cancer are not typical direct consequences of the ring-like encasement of the duodenum by pancreatic tissue.

Annular pancreas creates a ring of pancreatic tissue that encircles the duodenum, narrowing its lumen. This constriction can block the passage of intestinal contents, leading to bowel obstruction, especially in newborns. That direct obstruction makes bowel obstruction the most likely complication associated with this condition. Pancreatitis, gastric ulcers, and pancreatic cancer are not typical direct consequences of the ring-like encasement of the duodenum by pancreatic tissue.