Abstract

Context :Acinar cell carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the pancreas. It has characteristic histomorphology, immunohistochemistry profile, and clinicopathological behavior.Case report :We report a rare case of recurrent pancreatitis secondary to acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas. We describe the endoscopic ultrasound characteristic, treatment and the surgical outcome. Conclusions :Acinar cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic tumors presenting withrecurrent pancreatitis.