Sclerosing pancreatitis showing rapidly progressive changes with recurrent mass formation

Sclerosing pancreatitis might develop repeatedly or might rapidly extend to the whole pancreas with recurrent mass formation. Nothing is known concerning course or development of sclerosing pancreatitis. A 63-yr-old male was followed up for 2.5 yr. The patient was admitted because of a tumor in the body and tail of the pancreas. Serum pancreatic enzymes were transiently elevated, but tumor markers were all negative. Imaging studies showed a...