Acetaminophen induced pancreatitis

J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1991;29(2):223-30. doi: 10.3109/15563659109038615.

Abstract

This is the fourth reported case of acute pancreatitis associated with acetaminophen overdose. The patient had ingested the smallest amount of acetaminophen (9.75-13 g) that has been reported to produce acute pancreatitis. This patient also suffered liver and renal impairment and developed an ileus and ascites. Despite late therapy and laboratory tests that indicated a poor prognosis the patient made a complete recovery without sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / poisoning*
  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Ascites / complications
  • Charcoal / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ipecac / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Liver Diseases / complications
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
  • Pancreatitis / complications
  • Pancreatitis / physiopathology
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Charcoal
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ipecac