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Duodenal diverticula are the second most common type of digestive diverticula after those in the colon. They are present in approximately 27% of patients who undergo upper digestive endoscopy. Most of these diverticula, especially those located near the papilla, are asymptomatic. However, in rare cases, they can be associated with obstructive jaundice (Lemmel Syndrome), bacterial infection, pancreatitis, or bleeding. In this report, we present two cases of acute obstructive pancreatitis caused by duodenal diverticulitis. Both patients were managed conservatively, resulting in a positive outcome.

A 9-year-old female with ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) presenting with papillary thyroid carcinoma and lymph nodes involvement is reported. We discuss this novel association, the general risk of neoplasic complications in these patients, the natural history of thyroid carcinoma in the pediatric population and the potential link between thyroid carcinogenesis and ataxia-telangiectasia mutated gene (ATM) mutation. We also expose our therapeutic attitude, according to both clinical status and particular genetic background of our patient.

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