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Variant human pancreas: aberrant uncinate process or an extended mesenteric process.
Renu Chauhan1, Tara Sankar Roy, Arun Chaudhury
1Department of Anatomy, University College of Medical Sciences, GTB Hospital, Delhi, India.
Pancreas
|September 26, 2003
Summary
A rare pancreatic variant, the mesenteric process (MP), extended into the small intestine mesentery. This anatomical variation, with normal pancreatic tissue, can mimic other abdominal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Human Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Pancreatic anatomical variations are uncommon.
- Understanding pancreatic morphology is crucial for diagnosing abdominal pathologies.
Observation:
- A rare variant of the uncinate process of the pancreas, termed the mesenteric process (MP), was identified.
- This MP originated from the pancreatic head, traversed the duodenum, and extended into the jejunum and ileum mesentery, reaching the pelvic brim.
Findings:
- The superior mesenteric vessels were embedded within the extended pancreatic tissue.
- Histological examination revealed normal pancreatic acini and endocrine cells in the MP.
- A narrow duct connected the MP to the main pancreatic duct within the pancreatic head.
Implications:
- This pancreatic anatomical variant can present diagnostic challenges.
- Symptoms associated with the MP may be misdiagnosed as common acute or chronic abdominal conditions.
- Awareness of this variant is essential for accurate clinical assessment and surgical planning.