An uncommon evaluation in recurrent acute pancreatitis

Abstract

Recurrent acute pancreatitis can be caused due to mechanical, metabolic, anatomical abnormalities and other miscellaneous causes. Among the anatomical causes, choledochoceles are rare entities that result in recurrent acute pancreatitis. Choledochoceles are different in morphological and clinical features as compared to other choledochal cysts. We present a case of 21-year-old female with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis due to choledochocele as etiology. She was managed with endoscopic sphincterotomy and was asymptomatic for last 24 months.

Keywords

• cholangiography
• choledochocele
• pancreatitis
• recurrent
• sphincterotomy