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Inverted and classic L-shape of pancreas. In this article, the variations in the lie of the pancreas were classified into six types: oblique, sigmoid, transverse, horseshoe, L-shaped, and inverted V shape. This image shows an inverted (A) and classical (B) L-shaped pancreas. Labels: A. Inverted L shape. 1. pancreas, 2. splenic artery, 3. spleen, 4. duodenum. B. Classical L shape. 1. pancreas, 2. spleen, 3. splenic artery, 4. splenic vein, 5. duodenum.
Image and description derived from Covantev S, Belic O. Pancreatic surface morphology and its classification. Folia Medica 2022;64:207–13, licenced under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).
Image and description derived from Covantev S, Belic O. Pancreatic surface morphology and its classification. Folia Medica 2022;64:207–13, licenced under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).
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Netherlands, Leiden – Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University
Pancreas
Splen
Arteria lienalis
Duodenum
Vena lienalis
Creator(s)/credit: Serghei D. Covantev MD, surgeon; Olga Belic, USMF
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