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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
==Normal anatomy== | ==Normal anatomy== | ||
Divided into three portions: head, body & tail: | Divided into three portions: head, body & tail:<ref>URL: [http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/committees/cancer/cancer_protocols/2011/PancreasEndo_11protocol.pdf http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/committees/cancer/cancer_protocols/2011/PancreasEndo_11protocol.pdf]. Accessed on: 29 March 2012.</ref> | ||
*Head: | *Head: | ||
**Includes unicate process. | **Includes unicate process. | ||
** | **Extends to the left edge of the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) - by definition. | ||
***All of the SMV is with the head. | |||
*Body: | *Body: | ||
** | **Right edge of the superior mesenteric vein to the left edge of aorta - by definition. | ||
***All of the aorta is with the body. | |||
*Tail: | *Tail: | ||
**Remainder of pancreas. | **Remainder of pancreas. |
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