Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a subtle branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: A case report

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2026; 18(7): 121328
Published online Jul 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i7.121328

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Figure 1 An enhanced abdominal magnetic resonance imaging suggested a possible intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. Orange arrow: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm.

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Figure 2 Timeline of the patient’s previous pancreatitis history. AP: Acute pancreatitis; LC: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound.

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Figure 3 Representative images of branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm and its mucous plug. A and B: Endoscopic ultrasound revealed a distinct, roundish and hyperechoic structure causing the distal pancreatic duct to expand; C-E: Pancreatoscopy visualized multiple mucus plugs.

Citation: Han X, Guo XY, Huang YS, Yu G, Lu J, Wan R, Yang LJ, Chen CY. Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a subtle branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(7): 121328
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i7.121328

Han X, Guo XY, Huang YS, Yu G, Lu J, Wan R, Yang LJ, Chen CY. Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a subtle branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(7): 121328 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i7.121328]

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