The Recurrent Presentation of Acute Pancreatitis Secondary to Pancreatic Divisum: A Case Report and Review of Literature on the Comparative Analysis of Medical versus Surgical Management

Pancreatic Divisum is a congenital anomaly that can predispose individuals to present with acute pancreatitis. Management strategies vary, with options including medical therapy and surgical intervention.   We herein present a case of a 74-years-old female with a history of Pancreatic Divisum who presented to the emergency department with the complaints of acute abdominal pain. The revised Atlanta Criteria to diagnose acute necrotizing pancreatitis was met. This case report highlights the importance of having a multidisciplinary management approach to promptly recognize pancreatic Divisum in the clinical presentation of recurrent acute pancreatitis.