Duodenal carcinoid - A very rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction ( Duodenography-old is gold), with review of literature.

Abstract

Acquired gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) by a duodenal carcinoid is a very rare condition. We report an unusual case of 21 year old female who presented with epigastric fullness and postprandial upper abdominal distention of two and a half year duration and recurrent non bilious vomiting and progressive weight loss of two months duration. Confirmatory preoperative diagnosis was not available. The case was diagnosed as carcinoid postoperatively after pathologic examination. We are reporting this case because of its rarity and with excellent outcome if diagnosed and managed properly. Even on extensive search of medical literature we are not able to find report of such a lesion causing features of gastric outlet obstruction.