Pancreas divisum is the most common birth defect of the pancreas. In many cases this defect goes undetected. The cause of the defect is unknown. As a baby develops in the womb, two seperate pieces of tissue join together to form the pancreas. Each part has tubes, called ducts. When the parts join together, a final duct is formed. Fluids and chemicals from the pancreas normally flow through this duct. If the ducts fail to join together while the baby is developing in the womb, pancreas divisum results and fluid from the pancreas drains into the wrong area. If the pancreatic ducts become blocked, symptoms similar to pancreatitis may develop.
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