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Pancreas divisum: thin-section CT.

R K Zeman1, L V McVay, P M Silverman

  • 1Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007-2197.

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|November 1, 1988
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Computed tomography (CT) can depict pancreas divisum, a pancreatic anomaly, by identifying distinct pancreatic moieties or unfused ductal systems. However, CT may not definitively diagnose this condition in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Pancreas divisum is a congenital anomaly of the pancreatic ductal system.
  • It results from the failure of fusion between the ventral and dorsal pancreatic ducts during embryonic development.
  • Accurate depiction of pancreas divisum is crucial for understanding its clinical implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the capability of thin-section computed tomography (CT) in depicting pancreas divisum.
  • To identify specific CT findings suggestive of this pancreatic anomaly.

Main Methods:

  • Thin-section computed tomography (CT) was performed on twelve patients with known pancreas divisum.
  • Image analysis focused on identifying pancreatic ductal anatomy and morphology.

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Main Results:

  • The dorsal pancreatic duct was visualized in all 12 patients.
  • The ventral duct was seen in only five patients.
  • Distinct pancreatic moieties or focal atrophy were noted in four patients, with moieties at the same craniocaudal level.
  • Failure of ductal fusion was evident in patients where both ducts were visualized.

Conclusions:

  • CT may not consistently provide a specific diagnosis of pancreas divisum.
  • However, the presence of distinct pancreatic moieties or unfused ductal systems on CT can confidently suggest the diagnosis.