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Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

The pancreas, an elongated and flat gland situated behind the stomach, serves a vital function in digesting food and managing blood sugar levels.
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...

Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. It can be either acute or chronic.
Acute pancreatitis is characterized by rapid inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by factors like gallstone blockage or excessive alcohol consumption. Chronic pancreatitis, on the other hand, is a slow, progressive inflammation that may result from long-term alcohol abuse, obstructions in the pancreatic duct, or genetic factors.
The causes of acute pancreatitis include:

Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management

Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management

Acute pancreatitis presents a complex medical emergency characterized by rapid onset inflammation of the pancreas, demanding timely diagnosis and management to prevent complications. The condition primarily manifests through severe upper abdominal pain that often radiates to the back. This pain intensifies following the consumption of fatty foods. Accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, fever, dyspnea, cyanosis, and jaundice can vary in intensity but significantly...

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

The management of chronic pancreatitis is multifaceted, involving a comprehensive approach that includes thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, and a variety of management strategies.
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Wuchereria bancrofti induced pancreatitis.

S R Jesudason¹, V Mathai, J C Muthusami

¹Department of General Surgery, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation

|July 1, 1992

Summary

This case report details the first instance of pancreatitis caused by filarial worms. The patient experienced chronic pain and was successfully treated with Diethyl Carbamazine, a key antifilarial medication.

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Area of Science:

Tropical medicine
Gastroenterology
Parasitology

Background:

Pancreatitis is a complex condition with various etiologies.
Filarial infections are endemic in many tropical regions and can affect multiple organ systems.

Observation:

A patient presented with persistent abdominal pain suggestive of chronic pancreatitis.
Surgical exploration revealed pancreatic inflammation.
Cytological analysis confirmed pancreatitis, and a peripancreatic lymph node contained microfilaria.

Findings:

This is the first documented case of pancreatitis directly linked to a filarial infection.
Microfilaria, the larval stage of filarial worms, was identified as the likely causative agent.
The patient showed a positive response to treatment.

Implications:

This finding expands the known spectrum of filarial disease manifestations.
Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in unexplained pancreatitis, especially in endemic areas.
Suggests Diethyl Carbamazine as an effective treatment for filarial pancreatitis.