Sodium valproate induced necrotising pancreatitis: A case report
Malaysian Family Physician
; : 28-30, 2013.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-628100
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Sodium valproate is one of the most common first-line antiepileptics prescribed for primary and secondary generalised seizures. However, serious complications associated with sodium valproate, such as acute pancreatitis, need to be considered when choosing this medication for treating epilepsy in certain populations such as children and persons with intellectual disability. We report a case of a 21-year-old man with intellectual disability who presented to the emergency department with an acute abdomen, vomiting and diarrhoea. He had to undergo an emergency exploratory laparotomy during which acute necrotising pancreatitis was diagnosed intra-operatively. We believe that the recent increase in sodium valproate dosage for his epilepsy was the cause of the pancreatitis. Carers of such persons should be adequately informed regarding possible life-threatening complications of medications prescribed to avoid delay in diagnosis and unwanted incidents.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Contexto em Saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
Problema de saúde:
Diarreia
Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Pancreatite
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Ácido Valproico
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Deficiência Intelectual
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Anticonvulsivantes
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Malaysian Family Physician
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo