Recurrent acute pancreatitis as a complication of cystic fibrosis: report of one case treated surgically

Ann Ital Chir. 1991 Jul-Aug;62(4):345-7; discussion 347-8.

Abstract

We present the case of a young woman previously diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) manifested primarily by respiratory symptoms and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Only 0.5% of these patients suffer from episodes of recurrent acute pancreatitis, the majority of which respond to conservative treatment. In this case, recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis made it necessary to perform a surgical pancreatic drainage procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreaticojejunostomy
  • Pancreatitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatitis / etiology*
  • Pancreatitis / surgery
  • Recurrence