Different clinical aspects of Wirsungocele: case series of three patients and review of literature

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 2011 Sep;41(3):230-3.

Abstract

The association of Santorinicele with pancreas divisum has been described. This anatomic condition creates ideal conditions for acute pancreatitis episodes and chronic abdominal pain. Saccular dilation of main pancreatic duct has also been described as incidental finding and causing episodes of acute pancreatitis. However, there is no description of associated chronic abdominal pain. Three detailed cases of Wirsungocele demonstrated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancretography are presented. Two of them had episodes of acute pancreatitis and one had chronic abdominal pain. All patients were treated by endoscopic biliopancreatic sphincterotomy. After a follow-up for more than two years, none presents clinical recurrence. Endoscopic biliopancreatic sphincterotomy for symptomatic patients with this anatomic condition seems safe and effective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology*
  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Cyst / complications*
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Cyst / surgery
  • Pancreatic Ducts*
  • Pancreatitis / etiology*
  • Recurrence
  • Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic