Acute pancreatitis associated with acute hepatitis E infection.
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ABSTRACT
A 45-year-old male presented with severe abdominal pain, hyperamylasaemia and a bulky pancreas. In addition, he had deep jaundice and markedly raised serum transaminases, and his serum was positive for IgM anti-hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibodies. The common aetiologies of acute pancreatitis were excluded. The patient ran a benign course for both acute viral hepatitis and acute pancreatitis, and recovered completely. Acute pancreatitis caused by HEV infection has been reported only occasionally.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Pancreatitis
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Hepatitis E
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Persona de Mediana Edad
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2003
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