Diagnostic dilemma in groove pancreatitis: A case report

Abstract

Groove pancreatitis is an uncommon form of chronic pancreatitis common in patients with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. A high index of suspicion is required as it may masquerade pancre-atic ductal adenocarcinoma and both of these conditions are difficult to differentiate preoperatively. Pancreaticoduodenectomy has a good outcome in a patient with Groove pancreatitis. Hence, we are reporting a case report of Groove pancreatitis in 40 years gentleman, who was being managed by multiple endoscopic dilatations, later underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for persistent symp-toms. He had no perioperative morbidity and doing well in 24 months follow up.