Giant cell arteritis complicated by acute pancreatitis: a case report
2008
Giant Cell Arteritis and Acute Pancreatitis Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Seneviratne Deepthi Renuka, Mollan Susan P, Elsherbiny Samer, Worstmann Theresa
Primary Institution: Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK
Conclusion
Acute pancreatitis is a rare but serious side effect of systemic corticosteroids.
Supporting Evidence
- Only two cases of acute pancreatitis exist in the ophthalmic literature following high-dose methylprednisolone treatment.
- Acute pancreatitis is a rare side effect of systemic steroids, occurring in only 1% of cases.
Takeaway
A 78-year-old woman developed a serious condition called acute pancreatitis after taking high doses of steroids for another illness called giant cell arteritis.
Methodology
The case involved a detailed clinical presentation and treatment of a patient with giant cell arteritis who developed acute pancreatitis after steroid treatment.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 78-year-old Caucasian woman.
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