Pancreatic pseudocyst in paediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

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S M Al-Mayouf1, M Majeed, A Al-Mehaidib

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, PO Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. mayouf@kfshrc.edu.sa

Clinical Rheumatology
|July 12, 2002
PubMed

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Pancreatitis is a rare complication in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This case study details a child with severe SLE who developed acute pancreatitis and a pancreatic pseudocyst, discussing their management and outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare autoimmune disease in children.
  • Pancreatitis is an uncommon but serious complication of pediatric SLE.

Observation:

  • A child with severe SLE presented with acute pancreatitis.
  • The pancreatitis progressed to a large pancreatic pseudocyst.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the potential for severe gastrointestinal manifestations in pediatric SLE.
  • Successful management of the pancreatic pseudocyst was achieved.

Implications:

  • Early recognition and management of pancreatitis are crucial in pediatric SLE patients.
  • This case contributes to understanding the spectrum of SLE complications in children.

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