Minor duodenal papilla

System Digestive
SNOMED CT 245390003

Minor duodenal papilla

Definition

The minor duodenal papilla is the opening of the accessory pancreatic duct into the duodenum. It is sometimes absent, and often nonfunctional.

Also known as lesser duodenal papilla, Santorini's caruncle, Santorini's minor caruncle — per UBERON

The Minor duodenal papilla is a part of the Digestive.

Also identified as