An Atypical Presentation of Lemmel's Syndrome: A Rare Culprit of Intermittent Biliary Obstruction
Lemmel's syndrome can cause obstructive jaundice due to a periampullary duodenal diverticulum, leading to biliary obstruction without stones or tumors. The blockage can be intermittent as stasis in the diverticulum promotes enterolith or debris formation, which may temporarily obstruct the bile duct, causing fluctuating symptoms.
Authors
- Ghideon Z. Ezaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6492-9706)
- Adrian Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3842-1148)
- Michael A Negussie
- Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0086-5269)
- KARECIA BYFIELD
- Tinsae Anebo
- Hamza Tahir
Institutions
- Jefferson Hospital (US)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71877
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00