Which of the following is the most common congenital anatomic variant of the human pancreas?
High-Yield Explanation
Pancreas divisum occurs when the embryologic ventral and dorsal pancreatic anlagen fail to fuse, so pancreatic drainage is mainly through the accessory papilla. It is the most common congenital anatomic variant of the human pancreas. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition