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Acute recurrent pancreatitis(ARP)is a common clinicaI condition that may be difficult to diagnose.Endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)is proposed to be a Safe first Iine test of choice in the majority of patients.When interventions are needed to remove biliary stones,evaluate sphincter of Oddi or pancreas divisum,endoscopic retrograde cho Iangiopancreatography(ERCP)is recommended.Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatog raphy (MRCP)can be a suitable altative from a diagnostic standpoint aIthough may not be widely available.Finally,genetic testing is increasingly used to detect certain mutations that are aSSOCiated With this diagnosis.