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Indomethacin-induced pancreatitis: a case report
Dilek Memis1, Esin Akalin, Tuba Yücel
1Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. dilmemis@mynet.com
JOP : Journal of the Pancreas
|July 12, 2005
Summary
This case study identifies indomethacin as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis in a patient without prior risk factors. Further research is needed to confirm this rare drug-induced pancreatitis association.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Drug-induced pancreatitis accounts for 1.4-2.0% of all pancreatitis cases.
- No prior reports link indomethacin to acute pancreatitis in the general population.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old male developed acute pancreatitis following indomethacin treatment.
- Other causes were excluded, and the patient required intensive care for 44 days due to multiorgan failure.
Findings:
- Indomethacin is implicated as the probable cause of acute pancreatitis.
- This represents a rare instance of indomethacin-induced pancreatitis.
Implications:
- Highlights indomethacin as a potential, albeit rare, etiology for acute pancreatitis.
- Suggests the need for further investigation to establish a definitive causal link between indomethacin and pancreatitis.