Case of acute pancreatitis following high-dose naproxen intake

Akinci E., Kocasaban D. U., Coskun F.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.10, no.4, pp.191-193, 2010 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.191-193
  • Keywords: Naproxen, pancreatitis
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Non-steroid anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID) have been used extensively around the world as well as in Turkey. We present a case of 32 year-old female patient who ingested naproxen sodium for suicidal purpose. The patient developed acute pancreatitis during clinical observation period. Although development of acute pancreatitis is a rare complication of NSAID intake, it should be kept in mind as potential mechanism in young patients who develop acute pancreatitis without presence of other relevant risk factors.