Pancreatic Injury: An Uncommon Cause of Abdominal Pain after Blunt Trauma

Abstract

Blunt pancreatic injury is an uncommon cause of traumatic abdominal pain. Early diagnosis is difficult due to its subtle initial presentation, both clinically and on imaging study. Dilemma between a watchful expectant management and thorough initial investigation may arise. The management of a 44-year-old man presenting to the emergency department because of generalised trunk pain after blunt trauma is reported.