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Azathioprine Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Lichenoid Dermatitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition, characterized by elevated levels of amylase and lipase, with manifestation of acute abdominal pain and acute with high mortality and morbidity rates. The most common causes of AP other than gallbladder stones and alcohol include hypercalcemia, infections, hypercalcemia, and drugs. One such drug associated with AP is azathioprine. Azathioprine for dermatologic lesions are used as steroid sparing immunomodulatory agents. Here in, we report such an unusual case of azathioprine induced acute pancreatitis.

Source: NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

DOI: 10.61770/nbejms.2024.v02.i09.012

Authors: Stephen Alexander, Nischal Modak, Vysakh S, M. Malarvizhi

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402378471

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