CONTEXT: A variety of infectious agents have been reported as rare causes of acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: We briefly describe a 36-year-old man who presented with acute pancreatitis and a maculopapular rash. The marked elevation in antibody titer against coxsackievirus B, as well as the skin biopsy, was compatible with acute coxsackievirus B viral infection. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the fact that an appropriate investigation for viral infections should be performed in patients having acute pancreatitis and no classical risk factors.
CONTEXT: A variety of infectious agents have been reported as rare causes of acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: We briefly describe a 36-year-old man who presented with acute pancreatitis and a maculopapular rash. The marked elevation in antibody titer against coxsackievirus B, as well as the skin biopsy, was compatible with acute coxsackievirus B viral infection. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the fact that an appropriate investigation for viral infections should be performed in patients having acute pancreatitis and no classical risk factors.
Authors: Jahangir Khan; Isto Nordback; Hanna Seppänen; Riitta Lappalainen-Lehto; Satu Järvinen; Sami Oikarinen; Sisko Tauriainen; Sari Räty; Heikki Hyöty; Juhani Sand Journal: World J Gastroenterol Date: 2013-06-28 Impact factor: 5.742
Authors: David J R Taylor; Syed M Hamid; Allen M Andres; Hannaneh Saadaeijahromi; Honit Piplani; Juliana F Germano; Yang Song; Savannah Sawaged; Ralph Feuer; Stephen J Pandol; Jon Sin Journal: Viruses Date: 2020-03-28 Impact factor: 5.818