JPGN Reports · 4 authors, 3 centres
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This is a case report of a 6-year-old male incidentally found to have agenesis of the dorsal pancreas on imaging for abdominal pain, with a literature review noting that pediatric cases present earlier and with different associated conditions than adult cases.
The study is a case report of a 6-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. Laboratory tests were mostly normal, but imaging revealed agenesis of the dorsal pancreas (absent body and tail). A literature review of pediatric cases (n=22) indicates that ADP is often discovered incidentally, with a mean age of 8 years, and is associated with a high rate of diabetes (50%) and exocrine insufficiency (36%). The report notes genetic links (e.g., PDX1, GATA6 mutations) and the need for long-term monitoring for potential complications.
