2025 Volume 84 Issue 1 Pages 19-22
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory pancreas disease that occurs mainly in middle-aged adults and is relatively rare in children. Acute pancreatitis in childhood is often caused by anatomic abnormalities such as bile duct dilatation due to abnormal confluence of the pancreatic and bile ducts and drug-induced, infectious, traumatic, or systemic diseases. In this study, we present the case of an 11-year-old girl who was diagnosed with idiopathic acute pancreatitis, which resolved with conservative treatment.
Acute pancreatitis, with its diverse clinical presentations, demands a careful and thorough approach. From mild cases to severe instances with persistent organ failure and severe infections, appropriate management is paramount. Healthcare providers are responsible for selecting the most suitable treatment for the severity of the illness.
