relations of the pancreas
Lies in transpyloric plane L1
head
| Relation | Structure |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Transverse colon Transverse mesocolon Superior mesenteric vessels (anterior to uncinate process) Jejunum |
| Posterior | Common bile duct IVC Left renal vein Aorta (posterior to uncinate process) |
close to duodenum d1 (Grey's)
neck
| Relation | Structure |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Pylorus |
| Posterior | Superior mesenteric artery lies in a groove on the posterior surface Posterior to the neck the splenic and superior mesenteric veins unite to form the hepatic portal vein |
body
| Relation | Structure |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Stomach Lesser sac |
| Posterior | Aorta and origin of the superior mesenteric artery left kidney and left adrenal gland |
tail
intraperitoneal
posterior relation - L kidney
lienorenal ligament connects tail to spleen