The Pancreas

Question 1

Medial to the duodenum, anterior to IVC, anterior to LRV, posterior to the stomach

Answer 1

Panc head

Question 2

What are the 2 vessel structures in the panc head?

Answer 2

Anterior: GDA
Posterior: CBD

Question 3

Posterior to the SMV

Answer 3

Uncinate

Question 4

Anterior to SMV and portal confluence, inferior to CHA

Answer 4

Panc neck

Question 5

Posterior to the stomach, anterior to the aorta LRV SV and SMA

Answer 5

Body

Question 6

Main panc duct that should not exceed 2mm in diameter

Answer 6

Duct of wirsung

Question 7

Accessory duct

Answer 7

Duct of Santorini

Question 8

What are the 2 functions the panc has, and which is the most predominant?

Answer 8

1. Endocrine- hormonal
2. Exocrine- digestive

Mostly exocrine, which makes sense because it is directly connected to the duodenum

Question 9

What structure can mimic the panc duct? How to ensure you’re seeing the panc duct and not this structure?

Answer 9

Collapsed pylorus, visualize panc tissue on both sides of the duct