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