A rare case report of lupus-associated pancreatitis with Evan’s syndrome complicated by huge pseudocyst of pancreas

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disorder and can affect single or multiple organ systems often resulting in a delayed diagnosis or missed diagnosis. Rarely, acute pancreatitis is the presenting symptom in SLE.[1] The attacks of pancreatitis do not correlate with generalized flare of SLE.[2] Some associate it with the use of corticosteroids[3] and azathioprine.[4,5] Some associate it with vasculitis and thrombosis seen in SLE, but most recently its said to be due to SLE than steroids.[6,7]