Crohn's Disease-Associated Granulomatous Pancreatitis With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

ACG Case Rep J. 2024 Jul 27;11(8):e01428. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001428. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease occur commonly and can lead to considerable morbidity. Pancreatic manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease have been reported to be more common in Crohn's disease (CD) than ulcerative colitis. We report a case of granulomatous inflammation in the body of the pancreas with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which prompted a diagnosis switch from ulcerative colitis to CD. This is of interest to readers to remind them that pancreatic manifestations can occur and are more common in CD.

Keywords: Crohn's disease; extraintestinal manifestation; granulomatous inflammation; pancreatitis.

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