# A Rare Case of Wirsung Duct Duplication with Chronic Pancreatitis

**Authors:** Marie Hollans, Jean-Luc Engelholm

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3447 · 2024-03-20

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of Wirsung duct duplication that caused chronic pancreatitis.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in reporting a rare anatomical variation linked to chronic pancreatitis.

## Key findings

- Wirsung duct duplication is a rare condition.
- It can lead to chronic pancreatitis.
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing such anatomical variations.

## Abstract

Teaching point: Wirsung duct duplication is a very rare condition that can lead to chronic pancreatitis.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** chronic pancreatitis (MONDO:0005003)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Wirsung Duct Duplication (MESH:D058674), Chronic Pancreatitis (MESH:D050500)

## Figures

4 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10959134/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10959134