Se presenta el caso de un varón de 55 años con antecedentes de pancreatitis aguda recurrente, tabaquismo y consumo crónico de alcohol. Consulta por pérdida de peso, dolor abdominal postprandial y aumento del número de deposiciones. Los hallazgos clínicos y analíticos sugieren pancreatitis crónica con insuficiencia exocrina secundaria. Se discute el diagnóstico diferencial, tratamiento instaurado y el plan de seguimiento.
We report the case of a 55-year-old male with a history of recurrent acute pancreatitis, chronic alcohol consumption, and smoking. The patient presented with weight loss, postprandial epigastric pain, and increased bowel movements. Clinical and analytical findings are suggestive of chronic pancreatitis with secondary exocrine insufficiency. The case discusses differential diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.