Pancreas divisum is a disorder that occurs in the womb when the embryo's pancreatic parts i.e. the dorsal and ventral ducts do not fuse to form one main pancreatic duct. Majority of the population do not experience any symptoms. It cannot be prevented but proper treatment is essential after diagnosis. Normally, the digestive juices secreted by the pancreas drain into the small intestine through the ventral duct via the major papilla.
Whereas, in pancreas divisum, they drain through the dorsal duct via the narrower minor papilla . Prevalence : It is a widespread disorder with a prevalence of 5-10% in the general population in India. Symptoms : Abdominal bloating, pain, yellowing of skin, nausea, food intolerance, recurrent episodes of pancreatitis. Diagnosis Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) Scanning technique to find two separate pancreatic ducts. Detailed images of…
