Acute Pancreatitis Secondary to Duodenal Diverticulitis: A Case Report

TL;DR

A 55-year-old woman developed acute pancreatitis due to a rare condition called duodenal diverticulitis, emphasizing the need for advanced imaging in difficult cases.

Contribution

The paper reports a rare case linking duodenal diverticulitis to acute pancreatitis, highlighting the importance of advanced imaging for diagnosis.

Findings

Acute pancreatitis can be caused by duodenal diverticulitis through local inflammation or duct obstruction.

Advanced imaging is crucial for identifying uncommon causes of pancreatitis when standard tests fail.

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can result in significant clinical complications. Determining the underlying etiology is essential, as management and recurrence risk depend on identifying the cause. When routine evaluation fails to reveal a clear etiology, less common causes should be considered. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with acute pancreatitis secondary to duodenal diverticulitis. This rare condition can lead to pancreatitis through local inflammation or obstruction of the pancreatic duct. This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in identifying uncommon etiologies of pancreatitis when initial diagnostic workup is unrevealing.

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