Jaundice is an important physiologic manifestation of both benign and insidious diseases. We report on the case of an 11-year-old male who presented with diffuse pruritis, jaundice, and later abdominal pain. Initial work-up revealed an obstructive cholestatic pattern, warranting investigation for structural anomalies. Extensive imaging revealed a lesion on the pancreatic head, and biopsy of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis (IFP). Temporary stenting of the common bile duct successfully treated our patient's symptomatic IFP.
Keywords: ERCP; cholestasis; idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis; jaundice.
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