Normal Anatomy and Anatomic Variations of the Pancreas
摘要
The pancreas is leaf-shaped organ, located in the epigastric region of the abdomen. It is a retroperitoneal organ and is unique in possessing both exocrine and endocrine functions. We come across many anatomical variations of the pancreas in our day-to-day practice. Being able to recognize them is important to prevent misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis.