Journal of the Pancreas Open Access

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Abstract

Dorsal Pancreatic Agenesis

Oya Uygur-Bayramicli, Can Dolapcioglu, Derya Oztas, Resat Dabak, Gamze Kilicoglu

Context Agenesis of the dorsal pancreas is a rare entity and might present with various symptoms. We report a case which presented with chronic pancreatitis. Case report The patient presented with epigastric pain and we found dorsal pancreatic agenesis causing chronic pancreatitis. Conclusions Dorsal pancreatic agenesis can be easily diagnosed with new techniques and its association with clinical syndromes can be better understood.