Chapter: Pathology: Pancreatic Pathology

Congenital Anomalies of the Pancreas

Pancreatic agenesis is incompatible with life.

CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE PANCREAS

• Pancreatic agenesis is incompatible with life.

• Pancreatic divisum is a variant of pancreatic duct anatomy.

• Annular pancreas encircles the duodenum and presents as obstruction.

• Ectopic pancreatic tissue can hemorrhage, become inflamed, or give rise to a neuroendocrine tumor. These rests most often arise in the stomach, duo-denum, or jejunum.

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