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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Cross-sectional imaging features of duodenal obstruction: A case series highlighting etiologic diversity.

Ayoub Khaled, Moncef Oussafi, Ismail Chaouche, Hajar Ouazzani Chahdi, Amal Akammar, Younes Amrani, Ahmed Zerhouni, Omar Marghich, Tarik Souiki, Hakima Abid and 7 more

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Ayoub KhaledDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Moncef OussafiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Ismail ChaoucheDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Hajar Ouazzani ChahdiDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Amal AkammarDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Younes AmraniDepartment of Visceral surgery, Qods Clinic, Fez, Morocco.
Ahmed ZerhouniDepartment of Visceral Surgery, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Omar MarghichDepartment of Visceral Surgery, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Tarik SouikiDepartment of Visceral Surgery, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Hakima AbidDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Nizar El BouardiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Badreddine AlamiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Meryem BoubbouDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
El Bachir BenjellounDepartment of Visceral Surgery, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Sidi Adil IbrahimiDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Mustapha MaaroufiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Moulay Youssef Alaoui LamraniDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.

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Abstract

Duodenal obstruction is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. Its clinical presentation is often nonspecific, necessitating prompt and accurate imaging for diagnosis and therapeutic planning. We present a series of 6 cases of duodenal obstruction evaluated in our radiology department, highlighting a broad spectrum of underlying etiologies, including congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic, and vascular-mechanical origins. Imaging modalities included contrast-enhanced abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) in 5 patients and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 1 case. The causes identified were superior mesenteric artery syndrome, annular pancreas, left paraduodenal hernia, edematous duodenal bulb ulcer, duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), and complicated duodenal diverticulitis. Cross-sectional imaging played a pivotal role in precisely localizing the obstruction, characterizing its etiology, and guiding appropriate medical or surgical management. Familiarity with the imaging features of these diverse entities is essential for timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

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Annular pancreasComputed tomographyDuodenal bulb ulcerDuodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumorDuodenal obstructionSuperior mesenteric artery syndrome

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PMCPMC12537565

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