Bifid pancreas. An unusual anomaly associated with acute pancreatitis.
Pancreatic divisum and the ectopic pancreas are well-known anatomic anomalies. However, the bifid pancreatic duct is less common and is still poorly understood. The present case report examines this anatomic variant. We observed a bifid pancreatic duct in an elderly man with abdominal pain and an elevated level of serum amylase. An endoscopic papillotomy resulted in clinical improvement.
Krishnamurty
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Gastroenterology Section, VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468.
Rajendran
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Korsten
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MA
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000473:pathology*