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.

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.