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KMID : 0388220120190010043
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Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2012 Volume.19 No. 1 p.43 ~ p.46
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Acute Pancreatitis as a Complication of Adult Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
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So Min-Wook
Kim You-Jae
Park Hwan-Sung
Kim Yong-Gil
Lee Chang-Keun
Yoo Bin
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Abstract
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Pancreatitis is a rare manifestation of adult Henoch- Schonlein purpura (HSP). We describe here a 53-year-old man who presented with acute pancreatitis as a complication of adult HSP. Pancreatic involvement in HSP is self-limiting and benign. Prompt resolution can be achieved by treatment with steroids. Elevated serum amylase and lipase concentrations may be early diagnostic indicators of HSP pancreatitis. Patients with HSP who have abdominal pain should be evaluated for pancreatitis by measuring serum amylase and lipase concentrations and by abdominal computed tomography scan, to plan specific treatment and avoid unnecessary surgery.
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KEYWORD
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Pancreatitis, Vasculitis
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