Various Congenital Abnormalities and Anatomic Variants of the Pancreas: A Pictorial Review

Abstract

Numerous and various congenital abnormalities and anatomic variants of the pancreas (CAAVPs) have been reported. Some of them are not so uncommon. Recent advances and accessibility of various multiplanar imaging modalities today offer the increased capabilities of detection and full diagnosis of these CAAVPs. With a precise diagnosis, the symptomatic CAAVPs can not only be more specifically treated but even more their detection and exact description can modify the surgical or interventional strategy to avoid unexpected post-operative complications. This article aimed to review the embryogenesis of the pancreas and describe imaging findings of CAAVPs.