Clinical characteristics and diagnostic factors of tumor-associated acute pancreatitis: A comparative analysis of early <i>vs</i> delayed diagnosis

Key high-risk indicators for occult pancreatic malignancy in tumor- associated AP patients include: Advanced age, pre-existing diabetes mellitus, hyperbilirubinemia, and concurrent with conventional AP etiologies. These findings advocate for enhanced surveillance protocols incorporating serial tumor markers and multimodal imaging to earlier cancer detection.