Pancreas divisum
divisum is a anomaly in the anatomy of the ducts of the pancreas in which a single duct is not formed, but rather remains as two distinct dorsal and ventral ducts. Most individuals with pancreas divisum remain without symptoms or . A minority of people with pancreatic divisum may develop episodes of pain, or vomiting due to acute or . The presence of pancreas divisum is usually identified with cross sectional diagnostic , such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). In some cases, it may be detected intraoperatively. If no symptoms or complications are present, then treatment is not necessary. However, if there is recurrent pancreatitis, then a sphincterotomy of the minor papilla may be indicated.
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