Medicina clinica
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December 2024
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease with multiple etiologies, and the emergence of complications. Between 0.1-5% of cases are attributed to drugs. The absence of specific characteristics complicates the diagnosis and treatment of drug-induced AP. Reviewing patients admitted with the diagnosis of drug-induced AP can provide information and improve its management. ⋯ This study can contribute to better understanding of drug-induced pancreatitis episodes. We propose a diagnostic algorithm that includes the assessment of the drug as a possible cause.