J Korean Pediatr Soc.  2001 Oct;44(10):1193-1196.

A Case of Annular Pancreas and Endocardial Cushion in the Abscence of Down Syndrome

• Cho HJ
• Yu JJ
• Lee YR
• Moon C

Abstract

Annular pancreas is a rarely found gastrointestinal tract malformation, and is frequently associated with Down syndrome. Endocardial cushion defect is a type of congenital heart disease, commonly also related to Down syndrome. However, a combination of endocardial cushion defect with annular pancreas has not been reported previously. We recently experienced such a case in 2 month old boy. Moreover Down syndrome was excluded through physical examination and a chromosomal study. We think it difficult to obtain a complete explanation for this condition through the currently known pathogenesis of annular pancreas and endocardial cushion defect.

Keyword

Annular pancreas; Endocardial cushion defect

MeSH Terms

Down Syndrome*
Endocardial Cushion Defects
Endocardial Cushions*
Gastrointestinal Tract
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Infant
Male
Pancreas*
Physical Examination