Santorinicele containing a pancreatic duct stone in a patient with incomplete pancreas divisum

Yonsei Med J. 2004 Oct 31;45(5):952-5. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2004.45.5.952.

Abstract

Santorinicele, a focal cystic dilatation of the distal duct of Santorini, has been suggested as a possible cause of the relative stenosis of the accessory papilla, is associated with complete pancreas divisum, which results in acute episodes of pancreatitis or pain. This report describes a case of a santorinicele, which was initially detected by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy as a polypoid mass, in a patient with recurrent abdominal pain. The mass was subsequently proved to be a santorinicele containing a pancreatic duct stone associated with incomplete pancreas divisum on endoscopic retrograde pancreatography. To the best of our knowledge this is believed to be the first description of a santorinicele associated with these characteristic findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calculi / diagnosis*
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Ducts / pathology*