Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis with Anomalous Pancreaticobiliary Ductal Union (Komi’s Type IIIc3) with Santorinocele in a Child: A Rare Case Report

ABSTRACT

Anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union (APBDU) can cause recurrent acute pancreatitis. We describe the case of a 16-year-old boy with recurrent acute pancreatitis. The discussion provides a review of recent literature, supporting use of various diagnostic modalities and surgery as choice of treatment.

KEYWORDS

Anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union - choledochal cyst - Komi classification - recurrent acute pancreatitis - santorinocele

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