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Dengue fever presenting with acute pancreatitis: A case report
Ashutosh Kashyap1, Manoj Dhamala1, Ashish Dahal1
1Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|January 11, 2024
Summary
Dengue virus can cause acute pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. This case highlights a young woman diagnosed with mild acute pancreatitis as a complication of dengue fever.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acute pancreatitis is pancreatic inflammation affecting surrounding tissues.
- Viral causes of acute pancreatitis are rare but documented.
- Dengue virus is an emerging cause, potentially via direct invasion or immune response.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old female presented with epigastric pain and vomiting.
- Her symptoms occurred alongside a febrile illness.
- The patient was diagnosed with mild acute pancreatitis.
Findings:
- The acute pancreatitis was identified as a complication of dengue fever.
- This case supports dengue virus as an etiology for acute pancreatitis.
- Possible mechanisms include direct viral effects or complications of dengue shock syndrome.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of dengue fever.
- It underscores the importance of considering viral etiologies in pancreatitis.
- Further research into dengue-associated pancreatitis is warranted.
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