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From Treatment to Trigger: Steroid-Induced Pancreatitis in the Setting of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Steroid-induced pancreatitis (SIP) is a relatively uncommon diagnosis, as the main function of glucocorticoids is to decrease cellular inflammation and modulate the immune system. It is a diagnosis of exclusion with a multifactorial pathophysiology and can occur in the setting of treatment with steroids for various underlying conditions. While difficult to diagnose, it can cause patients great discomfort and lead to several complications if missed or treated inappropriately. We seek to highlight a case of SIP in a patient with leukocytoclastic vasculitis who was treated with intravenous and oral steroid therapy, with a clear progression of her pancreatitis seen in serial abdominal imaging.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88263

Authors: Yasasvhinie Santharam, Ty J Merry, Alexis M Chrystman, Pramod Reddy

Institutions: University of Florida, University of Florida Health Science Center

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: W4412966170