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Meandering Main Pancreatic Duct Causing Recurrent Pancreatitis

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Meandering main pancreatic duct (MPD) is an anatomical variation in MPD course without abnormal pancreaticobiliary junction. It is associated with recurrent acute pancreatitis, which presents with common symptoms of epigastric pain and vomiting.

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  1. Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, 7 Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai, 600044, Tamil Nadu, India

    Venkatraman Indiran

  2. IVR Scans, 1, Nellipet Cross Street, Chromepet, Chennai, 600044, Tamil Nadu, India

    Venkatraman Indiran

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Indiran, V. Meandering Main Pancreatic Duct Causing Recurrent Pancreatitis. Indian J Surg 84 (Suppl 2), 527–528 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-022-03358-8

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