Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction

Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.

Overview
Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction or APBJ describes an abnormality where the pancreatic and bile ducts unite outside the duodenal wall and form a long common channel (> 15 mm).
 * The anomalous junction is often associated with a choledochal cyst or a biliary tract carcinoma.
 * Anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction may result in acute pancreatitis.

Treatment
Treatment is surgical correction.