Rare presentation of acute pancreatitis in mild COVID-19.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(11)2021 Nov 19.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1526474
ABSTRACT
Viral-induced pancreatitis has been well-defined; however, there are limited data regarding COVID-19 and pancreatitis. Most cases are commonly in conjunction with severe COVID-19 as well as lipase elevation. We describe a unique case of mild SARS-CoV-2 infection resulting in acute pancreatitis in the absence of lipase elevation. A 39-year-old patient with no medical history, presented with epigastric pain. Vital signs were unremarkable. Patient was positive for COVID-19. Liver function panel, calcium, triglyceride and lipase levels were all unremarkable. CT of the abdomen demonstrated acute pancreatitis without gallstones. Our case may indicate that pancreatic injury in SARS-CoV-2 infection is due to a direct impact on the pancreas by the virus, given the absence of lipase elevation and mild presentation. This case highlights the importance of suspecting pancreatitis in mild COVID-19 that present with atypical symptoms such as epigastric pain, even without lipase elevation.
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Bases de datos internacionales
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pancreatitis
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Reporte de caso
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Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Bcr-2021-246720
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