Pancreas Divisum
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Pancreas divisum is a congenital variation in the shape of the pancreas, in which its ducts do not fully fuse during development. Many people have it without knowing and never develop any symptoms.
Common symptoms: it generally causes no symptoms; in some cases it may be associated with episodes of pain in the upper abdomen or with inflammation of the pancreas.
When should you seek care? Recurrent upper abdominal pain or episodes of pancreatitis without an apparent cause warrant an evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the one who studies this variation, with support from the endocrinologist or the surgeon depending on the case, and the pediatrician when it is identified in childhood. If you have recurrent digestive discomfort, evaluating it with a professional helps clarify whether pancreas divisum is related.
Data on 58 doctors who treat pancreas divisum
Which specialist treats pancreas divisum?
Pancreas divisum should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who identifies this anatomical variant of the pancreas through imaging studies and determines whether management is needed.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pancreas divisum
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is pancreas divisum?
Pancreas divisum is a congenital variation in the shape of the pancreas, in which its ducts do not fully fuse during development. Many people have it without knowing and never develop any symptoms.
Which doctor treats pancreas divisum?
Pancreas divisum should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who identifies this anatomical variant of the pancreas through imaging studies and determines whether management is needed.