What Is the Duodenum?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Anomalies of the Duodenum
Besides diseases, the duodenum can be affected by other anomalies. These include duodenal atresia, or stenosis, which is common in people with Down syndrome. The atresia means that there is an obstruction in the outlet of the stomach. Another anomaly of the duodenum is called intestinal malrotation. This is a condition that occurs while a baby is still developing in the womb.
Typically during development the intestines will rotate into place. Intestinal malrotation is when this rotation is incomplete. Another common duodenal anomaly is called duodenal diverticulum, which usually affects the deep layers of the duodenal wall.
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