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- Title
Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Comprehensive Review of Presentation Patterns, Diagnostic Approaches, Therapeutic Strategies, and Clinical Outcomes.
- Authors
Tarar, Zahid Ijaz; Khan, Hasan Azeem; Inayat, Faisal; Goraya, Muhammad Hassan Naeem; Raza, Mohsin; Ibrahim, Faisal; Akhtar, Zahra; Malik, Adnan; Davis, Ryan M.
- Abstract
Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare but potentially torrential and life-threatening cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It is described as an intermittent hemorrhage from the major duodenal papilla via the main pancreatic duct. Peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm following chronic pancreatitis is a common underlying etiology. However, gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm-related hemosuccus pancreaticus remains exceedingly rare in the etiological spectrum of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We hereby delineate a rare case of hemosuccus pancreaticus associated with gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm in a patient who initially presented with abdominal pain and hematochezia. He was successfully managed with coil embolization without recurrence or sequelae. Furthermore, we conducted a search of the MEDLINE (PubMed and Ovid) database for relevant studies on hemosuccus pancreaticus published between inception and September 15, 2021. The available clinical evidence on causes, presentation patterns, diagnosis, and management was analyzed and summarized. This article highlights the rarity, the intermittent nature of hemorrhage, and the lack of a standardized diagnostic approach for this elusive disease. Clinicians should remain cognizant of hemosuccus pancreaticus, especially in patients presenting with symptoms and signs of intermittent gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain. Prompt diagnosis carries paramount importance in saving patients from repeat hospital admissions and disease-associated morbidity and mortality. Conventional angiography with coil embolization may constitute an effective treatment strategy.
- Publication
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2022, Vol 10, p1
- ISSN
2324-7096
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/23247096211070388