Pancreas Divisum [pancreas divisum]

topical
Terms

pankreas divisum klasický

 

Classic Pancreas Divisum
Classic Pancreatic Divisum
Complete Pancreas Divisum
Complete Pancreatic Divisum
Dominant Dorsal Duct Syndrome
Incomplete Pancreas Divisum
Incomplete Pancreatic Divisum
Inverted Pancreas Divisum
Pancreatic Divisum
Reverse Pancreas Divisum
Reverse Pancreatic Divisum

Definition

Anatomic variants in PANCREATIC DUCTS characterized by failure of fusion of the ventral and dorsal endodermal buds. Pancreas divisum results in inadequate or no communication between dorsal and ventral ducts. While most cases are asymptomatic, it may be associated with recurrent PANCREATITIS.

DUI
D000092142 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000751485
Previous indexing
Pancreas (1976-2022); Pancreatic Ducts (1980-2022)
History note
2023
Public note
2023