[Pancreas divisum: endoscopic management. Case report]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2002 Jan-Mar;22(1):81-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

This is a case report of a 19 year-old woman, with an acute recurrent pancreatitis diagnose, and pancreas divisum as anatomic alteration. An extensive evaluation including specialized labs, ERCP was done. The diagnosis is suspected during ERCP and confirmed by minor papilla injection. Treatment is directed towards relieving outflow obstruction at the level of the minor papilla, with successful results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*
  • Pancreas / surgery*
  • Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic*