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Acute pancreatitis and its association with diabetes mellitus in children

S D Shenoy1, D Cody, A B Rickett

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism : JPEM
|January 14, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Acute pancreatitis is more common in children than previously thought, though permanent diabetes mellitus is rare. Early pancreatic imaging is advised for children with severe abdominal pain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis is increasingly recognized in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding its association with metabolic disturbances is crucial.

Observation:

  • Hyperglycemia and glycosuria are common during acute pancreatitis episodes in children.
  • Permanent diabetes mellitus is an infrequent outcome.

Findings:

  • Acute pancreatitis and diabetic ketoacidosis share a bidirectional causal relationship.
  • Severe, prolonged abdominal pain in children warrants pancreatic evaluation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for heightened awareness of pediatric pancreatitis.
  • Suggests early diagnostic imaging for severe abdominal pain in children.
  • Emphasizes the link between pancreatitis and glucose dysregulation.

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