Acute Pancreatitis Following Organophosphate Intoxication: Analysis of 6 Cases.
- Author:
Dong Ik LEE
1
;
Young Ho JIN
;
Jae Baek LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Korea. emjin@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intoxication;
Organophosphate;
Pancreatitis
- MeSH:
Animals;
Diagnosis;
Eating;
Humans;
Hyperamylasemia;
Organophosphates;
Pancreatitis*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2001;12(2):183-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute pancreatitis as a complication of organophosphate intoxication has been infrequently addressed. Previous reports have suggested that acute pancreatitis may follow the oral ingestion of several organophosphates. The pathogenesis of this pancreatic damage has been studied in a few animal studies. However, the association between acute pancreatits and human organophosphate intoxication may still not be widely recognized. We experienced 6 cases described as hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia with a presumptive diagnosis of acute pancreatitis following organophosphate intoxication, and we analyzed them to provide human baseline data for further studies and patient management. We report these case series with an analysis and a literature review.
