Recurrent pancreatitis caused by vegetable matter obstruction.
A case of recurrent acute pancreatitis caused by blockage of the ampulla of Vater with a piece of vegetable matter is recorded. After endoscopic removal of the foreign body, the patient experienced no further episodes of pancreatitis.
D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D014675:Vegetables