Open AccessDiclofenac Induced Pancreatitis:
Author(s) -
Moayad M. Alqurashi,
Omar Raslan,
Elaff A. Abudawood,
Salem M. Bazaraah
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
saudi journal of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1658-5763
pISSN - 1658-7367
DOI - 10.32790/sjim.3.1.7
Subject(s) - diclofenac , pancreatitis , medicine , acute pancreatitis , surgery , anesthesia
We report a case of a 30-year-old male presented with acute pancreatitis after a period of diclofenac (Voltaren®) use. Other causes of pancreatitis were ruled out by thorough history, physical examination, and investigations. The patient was admitted and treated conservatively for five days and made a full recovery after the diclofenac was discontinued. To our knowledge, and as reported previously, it appears that diclofenac happens to be the only logical cause for this event. However, further evidence and studies are required to prove the association versus causative relation between usage of diclofenac and pancreatic insult.