A Case of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Due to Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection
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https://doi.org/10.6092/1590-8577/2214Keywords:
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions, Pancreatitis, SteroidsAbstract
Context Corticosteroid is a well-established cause of drug-induced pancreatitis. However, acute pancreatitis from intra-articular injection of corticosteroid has never been described. Case report A 69-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The patient had one episode of acute pancreatitis two year earlier. Both episodes occurred after intra-articular cortisone injection. Investigations for other causes of pancreatitis were negative. Conclusion We report the first case of acute pancreatitis from intra-articular corticosteroid injection. Physicians should be aware of this adverse reaction of corticosteroid that can even occur with local administration.
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