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A case of recurrent acute pancreatitis due to intra-articular corticosteroid injection
Patompong Ungprasert1, Nitipong Permpalung, Sarawut Summachiwakij
1Department of Internal Medicine, Bassett Medical Center. Cooperstown, NY, USA. patompong.ungprasert@bassett.org.
Context:
Corticosteroid is a well-established cause of drug-induced pancreatitis. However, acute pancreatitis from intra-articular injection of corticosteroid has never been described.
Case Report:
A 69-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The patient had one episode of acute pancreatitis two year earlier. Both episodes occurred after intra-articular cortisone injection. Investigations for other causes of pancreatitis were negative.
Conclusion:
We report the first case of acute pancreatitis from intra-articular corticosteroid injection. Physicians should be aware of this adverse reaction of corticosteroid that can even occur with local administration.
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