Description
Divisum pancreas is a birth defect in which part of the pancreas fail to join together. In many cases the defect is walking without undetected and causes no problems. The cause is not known for certain defects.
The pancreas is a long flat organ located between the stomach and spine. As baby develops in the womb, two separate pieces of tissue join together to form the pancreas. Each section has a tube, called a channel. When sections joined together, the final channel called pancreatic duct is formed.
Digestive fluids and chemicals (enzymes) produced by the pancreas normally flow through this channel. If the channel fails to join together while the baby develops in the womb. Two sections of pancreatic fluid from flowing into the area separately from the upper small intestine (duodenum). If the channel is clogged pancreas may result in swelling and tissue destruction (pancreatitis).
Phenomenon
- Stomach pain, usually in the mid-abdomen, which can spread to the rear
- Swelling of the abdomen (distention)
- Nausea or vomiting
Treatment
If someone is experiencing symptoms of conditions such as above and have experienced symptoms or recurrent pancreatitis, doctors usually recommend surgery.
Divisum pancreas is a birth defect in which part of the pancreas fail to join together. In many cases the defect is walking without undetected and causes no problems. The cause is not known for certain defects.
The pancreas is a long flat organ located between the stomach and spine. As baby develops in the womb, two separate pieces of tissue join together to form the pancreas. Each section has a tube, called a channel. When sections joined together, the final channel called pancreatic duct is formed.
Digestive fluids and chemicals (enzymes) produced by the pancreas normally flow through this channel. If the channel fails to join together while the baby develops in the womb. Two sections of pancreatic fluid from flowing into the area separately from the upper small intestine (duodenum). If the channel is clogged pancreas may result in swelling and tissue destruction (pancreatitis).
Phenomenon
- Stomach pain, usually in the mid-abdomen, which can spread to the rear
- Swelling of the abdomen (distention)
- Nausea or vomiting
Treatment
If someone is experiencing symptoms of conditions such as above and have experienced symptoms or recurrent pancreatitis, doctors usually recommend surgery.
