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Salman B Syed1, Jonathan Vincent M Reyes2, Muhammad Baig3
1Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria - OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, USA.
Chronic use of lisinopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, can rarely lead to necrotizing pancreatitis. This case highlights the importance of considering ACE inhibitors in pancreatitis differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Lisinopril is a widely prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for hypertension.
- Necrotizing pancreatitis is a severe gastrointestinal complication, and its association with ACE inhibitors is exceptionally rare.
- Identifying uncommon drug-induced causes of pancreatitis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
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