Long-term Pancreatic Complications from Trauma: Unique Pathology in Focal Duct Stenosis

Patients with focal stenosis of the main pancreatic duct without pancreatic cancer may have unique pathology including fibrosis, inflammation, and calcifications. Blunt trauma, such as from motor vehicle accidents, can cause long-term complications in the pancreas, leading to obstructive changes. Awareness of this distinctive pathology is crucial for pathologists to accurately diagnose and understand the history of trauma in patients presenting with pancreatic duct stenosis.