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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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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.