# Unraveling the Narrow Alley: A Case Report of Groove Pancreatitis

## TL;DR

A rare case of groove pancreatitis in a young woman with little alcohol use highlights the need for careful diagnosis and conservative treatment.

## Contribution

Presents a rare case of groove pancreatitis in a young female with minimal alcohol history.

## Key findings

- Imaging showed typical signs of groove pancreatitis in a 31-year-old woman.
- Conservative management led to symptom resolution in a non-typical demographic.
- Atypical cases require tailored diagnostic approaches for accurate diagnosis.

## Abstract

Groove pancreatitis, a rare subtype of chronic pancreatitis, predominantly affects middle-aged men with a history of alcohol abuse. We present a unique case of a 31-year-old female with minimal alcohol consumption. Imaging revealed characteristic findings consistent with groove pancreatitis. Despite its rarity in young females, clinical suspicion led to the appropriate diagnosis and conservative management, resulting in symptomatic resolution. This case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of groove pancreatitis, emphasizing the necessity of tailored diagnostic approaches, and highlighting the efficacy of conservative management in achieving favorable outcomes, particularly in non-typical demographics.