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*Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction describes an abnormality where the pancreatic and bile ducts unite outside the duodenal wall and form a long common channel ('''> 15 mm'''). | *Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction describes an abnormality where the pancreatic and bile ducts unite outside the duodenal wall and form a long common channel ('''> 15 mm'''). | ||
*The anomalous junction is often associated with a | *The anomalous junction is often associated with a choledochal cyst or a biliary tract carcinoma. | ||
*Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction may result in [[acute pancreatitis]]. | *Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction may result in [[acute pancreatitis]]. | ||
*Treatment is surgical correction. | *Treatment is surgical correction. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
- Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction describes an abnormality where the pancreatic and bile ducts unite outside the duodenal wall and form a long common channel (> 15 mm).
- The anomalous junction is often associated with a choledochal cyst or a biliary tract carcinoma.
- Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction may result in acute pancreatitis.
- Treatment is surgical correction.
References
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