Recurrent acute pancreatitis as an initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case report
Document Type
Case Report
Department
Gastroenterology
Abstract
Background: With 4.9 to 35 instances per 100000 cases, hyperparathyroidism is one of the rarest causes of acute pancreatitis. The major cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is a parathyroid adenoma, which can manifest clinically in various ways.
Case summary: We discuss the unusual case of a 13-year-old boy with recurrent pancreatitis as the initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. The cause of his recurrent pancreatitis remained unknown, and the patient had multiple admissions with acute pancreatitis over 3 years. His diagnosis was delayed due to the initial normal levels of parathyroid hormone, which were later reported elevated in a subsequent episode where ultrasound neck and thyroid scintigraphy revealed a parathyroid adenoma as the underlying cause. After the diagnosis was made, he underwent surgical resection of the adenoma.
Conclusion: This case study stresses the importance of considering uncommon causes for recurrent pancreatitis.
Publication (Name of Journal)
World Journal of Clinical Cases
DOI
10.12998/wjcc.v12.i29.6302
Recommended Citation
Karim, M. M.,
Raza, H.,
Parkash, O.
(2024). Recurrent acute pancreatitis as an initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case report. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 12(29), 6302-6306.
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