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  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis presents with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and elevated pancreatic enzymes.
  • Pancreatic inflammation can be triggered by various factors, necessitating thorough investigation of potential causes.
  • Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a premalignant pancreatic tumor that can affect pancreatic function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of recurrent acute pancreatitis.
  • To investigate the potential role of epidural steroid injections (ESIs) as a precipitating factor.
  • To highlight the association between ESIs, pancreatitis, and an underlying IPMN.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing patient presentation and medical history.
  • Review of diagnostic procedures for acute pancreatitis and IPMN.
  • Analysis of the temporal relationship between ESIs and pancreatitis episodes.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis.
  • Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) were identified as a potential trigger for pancreatitis.
  • Subsequent diagnosis revealed an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas.

Conclusions:

  • Epidural steroid injections may precipitate acute pancreatitis in susceptible individuals.
  • The presence of IPMN could increase the risk of pancreatitis following ESIs.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering iatrogenic causes and underlying pancreatic pathology in recurrent pancreatitis.