Abstract
Acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) is a common clinical condition that may be difficult to diagnose. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is proposed to be a safe first line test of choice in the majority of patients. When interventions are needed to remove biliary stones, evaluate sphincter of Oddi or pancreas divisum, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is recommended. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) can be a suitable alternative from a diagnostic standpoint although may not be widely available. Finally, genetic testing is increasingly used to detect certain mutations that are associated with this diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1007-1010 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | World journal of gastroenterology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 21 2008 |
Keywords
- Acute recurrent pancreatitis
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Idiopathic pancreatitis
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology