Annular Pancreas in a 13-Year-Old Boy: A Delayed Clinical Presentation of a Congenital Anomaly Highlighting Challenges of Diagnosis

This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for the annular pancreas in patients presenting with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. Although imaging modalities provide valuable clues, surgical exploration remains the gold standard for achieving a definitive diagnosis when findings are ambiguous. The successful surgical management of this patient underscores the crucial role of timely intervention, particularly in settings with limited diagnostic resources.