Intra-jejunal Stone Formation associated with Congenital Jejunal Stenosis
Abstract
Summary: A case of extrabiliary stone formation in a 21-year old child with congenital jejunal stenosis, is reported. Our patient had no gall-bladder disease or any haemolytic disorder. We believe that the stones resulted from stasis of bile in a loop of jejunum proximal to the site of partial intestinal obstruction. A review of literature revealed that this is probably the first case of extrabiliary stone formation in a Nigerian child and possibly, the first to be reported anywhere in the world.
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