ABSTRACT
Pancreatic divisum (PD) is a malformation wherein the majority of affected patients remain asymptomatic or present with complications early in life. Some cases, however, may present in adulthood with recurrent pancreatitis, which makes the diagnosis clinically challenging. Here, we present a rare case of an elderly female with acute-on-chronic epigastric pain secondary to pancreatitis due to PD. During hospitalization, the patient was treated for acute pancreatitis and subsequently discharged with recommendations for corrective surgery. This case is unique particularly due to the older age of onset of symptoms, as well as the lack of exacerbating factors such as drug abuse, alcohol, or obesity. This case highlights the importance of considering PD as a differential diagnosis when managing patients with recurrent pancreatitis regardless of their age.
