The pancreas is leaf-shaped organ, located in the epigastric region of the abdomen. It is a retroperitoneal organ and is unique in possessing both exocrine and endocrine functions. We come across many anatomical variations of the pancreas in our day-to-day practice. Being able to recognize them is important to prevent misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis.

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Normal Anatomy and Anatomic Variations of the Pancreas

  • Satya Jha,
  • Binit Sureka

摘要

The pancreas is leaf-shaped organ, located in the epigastric region of the abdomen. It is a retroperitoneal organ and is unique in possessing both exocrine and endocrine functions. We come across many anatomical variations of the pancreas in our day-to-day practice. Being able to recognize them is important to prevent misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis.