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Arthritis with chronic pancreatitis—do not forget pancreatitis, panniculitis and polyarthritis (PPP) syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pancreatitis panniculitis and polyarthritis syndrome (PPP) syndrome is a rare complication of existing pancreatic disorders which include a triad of pancreatitis, oligo or monoarthritis and lobular panniculitis. We describe a case of a 3-year-old female child who presented with chronic pancreatitis and later developed knee pain during hospitalization. Other causes of arthritis were ruled out and pancreatitis-related arthritis, PPP syndrome was suspected. PPP syndrome treatment primarily involves managing the underlying pancreatic cause. In our case, managing the chronic pancreatitis with NSAIDs significantly improved the joint involvement.

Source: Oxford Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omae203

Authors: Ramsha Ansari, Deepanjali Golshetty, Vishrutha Poojari, Shivangi Tetarbe, Ira Shah

Institution: Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,103