Summary
A rare form of pancreas divisum is presented, in which the two ducts communicate despite their separate development. In such cases cannulation of the papilla of Vater is sufficient for visualization of both the ventral and dorsal pancreatic ducts. The two ducts are probably linked by secondary branches.
Key-words
pancreas divisum ERCP pancreatic duct morphologyForme non habituelle de pancréas divisum
Résumé
Les auteurs présentent une forme rare de pancréas divisum caractérisé par une communication entre les canaux en dépit de leur développement séparé. En pareil cas, le cathétérisme de la papille de Vater assure la visualisation des canaux pancréatiques ventral et dorsal. Ces deux canaux sont vraisemblablement reliés par des branches secondaires.
Mots-clés
pancreas divisum ECPR morphologie des canaux pancréatiquesReferences
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