Morphological and Topographical Studies in the Pancreas of the Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius)

A morphological study examined the overall characteristics of the dromedary camel’s pancreas. The topographical, weighing and measuring investigation samples were from 15 camels (Camelus dromedarius) of both sexes and ages (4–15 years). The results showed that the camel pancreas was grayish pink in colour, weighing about 150 – 600 gm and had no definite shape. It was composed of a quadrilateral body, a long tongue-shaped left lobe, a short right lobe and a small accessory lobe. It was situated at the level from the first up to the fifth or sixth lumbar vertebrae. It has only one pancreatic duct, which is entirely embedded in the substance of the gland. The arterial blood supply of the camel pancreas was via the celiac trunk and the cranial mesenteric artery. In conclusion, the dromedary camel’s pancreas resembled other domestic animals in terms of shape and topography. However, it was distinguished by the existence of a small accessory lobe.