Meandering main pancreatic duct (illustration)

Case contributed by Poovini Soundararajan
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Meandering main pancreatic duct is an anatomical variant with abnormal curvature of the pancreatic duct varying from the normal smooth curvilinear course. The ductal curvature can be a loop type or reverse Z type. The pancreatobiliary junction is normal.

Case Discussion

Meandering main pancreatic duct could be a potential cause of recurrent pancreatitis as the abnormal curvature of the duct might obstruct the flow of pancreatic secretions

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  • Image created by Poovini Soundararajan

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