MRCP allows the evaluation of pancreatic duct variants and morphological change. Pancreatic duct variants are not associated with morphological signs of chronic pancreatitis. Pancreas divisum is not accompanied by restriction of pancreatic exocrine function. Pancreatic duct variants including pancreas divisum are limited in their clinical relevance.

Secretin-stimulated MRCP moderately improves main pancreatic duct visualization and allows noninvasive quantification of pancreatic exocrine function with a negligible risk of side effects.