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Angina pectoris simulated by chronic peripancreatitis and pancreatitis

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

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The case of a patient is described whose complaints were those seen in angina pectoris. The cardiogram was negative. There was no improvement after the routine treatment for angina pectoris. The roentgenological examination revealed a mass in the region of the pancreas towards the right side of the transverse colon with adhesions. The operation revealed a chronic peripancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. There was an induration of the pancreas. The adhesions were dissected. After the operation the patient was relieved of his pains which simulated angina pectoris.

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  1. The Surgical department of St. Clare’s Hospital, New York City

    M. W. Mettenleiter & Franz J. Lust

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Mettenleiter, M.W., Lust, F.J. Angina pectoris simulated by chronic peripancreatitis and pancreatitis. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 17, 11–13 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03002498

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