1 MCQs in Radiology for NEET PG
A 28-year-old non-alcoholic male presents with 3 episodes of acute recurrent pancreatitis over 18 months with epigastric pain radiating to the back, vomiting, and serum lipase >3× upper limit of normal. Between episodes he has persistent mild epigastric discomfort and 4 kg weight loss. Extensive workup excludes gallstones, autoimmune pancreatitis, hypercalcemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and medication-induced causes. MRCP with secretin stimulation and EUS demonstrate the diagnostic findings shown. The structure marked **A** in the diagram represents the dilated dorsal pancreatic duct draining through the minor papilla. Which of the following best explains why this anatomical configuration predisposes to recurrent pancreatitis in this patient?
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