Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	121328
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.121328
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a subtle branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao Han, Xing-Ya Guo, Yin-Shi Huang, Ge Yu, Jie Lu, Rong Wan, Li-Juan Yang and Cong-Ying Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Shanghai Health Commission’s Clinical Research Project in the Health Industry No. 20244Y0004 Clinical Research Innovation Plan of Shanghai General Hospital No. CCTR-2025C23
Corresponding Author	Cong-Ying Chen, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, No. 100 Hai Ning Road, Shanghai 200080, China. cherrychencong@163.com
Key Words	Recurrent acute pancreatitis; Branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm; Endoscopic ultrasound; Mucinous plugs; Pancreatic stent; Case report
Core Tip	We report a case in which endoscopic ultrasound successfully identified a minute branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm with mucus plugs as the cause of previously unexplained recurrent acute pancreatitis. The diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with pancreatoscopy. This case highlights the critical role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis of elusive recurrent pancreatitis and provides a valuable reference for its minimally invasive management, which may help improve etiological diagnosis and avoid unnecessary surgery.
Citation	Han X, Guo XY, Huang YS, Yu G, Lu J, Wan R, Yang LJ, Chen CY. Recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a subtle branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.121328

Received	2026-03-25 02:39
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-25 02:39
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-04 03:53
Return for Revision	2026-04-06 05:51
Revised	2026-04-24 15:18
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-28 10:22
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-03 02:34
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-03 05:48
Articles in Press	2026-06-03 05:48
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