Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
ABSTRACT Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare but life‐threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and treatment complexities in managing SLE‐associated pancreatitis. A 20‐year‐old female with a history of SLE presented wit...
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| description | ABSTRACT Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare but life‐threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and treatment complexities in managing SLE‐associated pancreatitis. A 20‐year‐old female with a history of SLE presented with acute onset epigastric pain, vomiting, and signs of systemic inflammation. Laboratory findings revealed elevated amylase and lipase levels, confirming AP. Imaging studies showed interstitial edematous pancreatitis and bilateral pleural effusion. The patient was managed with aggressive fluid resuscitation, pain management, and supportive care. A systemic inflammatory response complicated her clinical course, and she required intensive care unit monitoring. This case underscores the importance of early recognition of AP in SLE patients and highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage this severe complication. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-29f6de16b02a4ab3b6ae9dbf6c47daa02025-08-20T02:23:34ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042024-11-011211n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.9621Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic ChallengeAndres Ordoñes‐Saucedo0Bruno Eduardo Reyes‐Torres1Karen Kortright‐Maldonado2Erika K. Tenorio‐Aguirre3Pedro Rodríguez‐Henríquez4Froylan D. Martínez‐Sánchez5Department of Internal Medicine Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoDepartment of Internal Medicine Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoDepartment of Internal Medicine Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoDepartment of Internal Medicine Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoDepartment of Rheumatology Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoDepartment of Internal Medicine Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez Ciudad de México MexicoABSTRACT Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare but life‐threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and treatment complexities in managing SLE‐associated pancreatitis. A 20‐year‐old female with a history of SLE presented with acute onset epigastric pain, vomiting, and signs of systemic inflammation. Laboratory findings revealed elevated amylase and lipase levels, confirming AP. Imaging studies showed interstitial edematous pancreatitis and bilateral pleural effusion. The patient was managed with aggressive fluid resuscitation, pain management, and supportive care. A systemic inflammatory response complicated her clinical course, and she required intensive care unit monitoring. This case underscores the importance of early recognition of AP in SLE patients and highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage this severe complication.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9621abdominal painacute pancreatitisgastrointestinalsystemic lupus erythematosus |
| spellingShingle | Andres Ordoñes‐Saucedo Bruno Eduardo Reyes‐Torres Karen Kortright‐Maldonado Erika K. Tenorio‐Aguirre Pedro Rodríguez‐Henríquez Froylan D. Martínez‐Sánchez Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Clinical Case Reports abdominal pain acute pancreatitis gastrointestinal systemic lupus erythematosus |
| title | Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge |
| title_full | Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge |
| title_fullStr | Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge |
| title_short | Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Female: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge |
| title_sort | acute pancreatitis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in a young female a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge |
| topic | abdominal pain acute pancreatitis gastrointestinal systemic lupus erythematosus |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9621 |
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