Acute Pancreatitis in Children : A Review Article

Authors

  • Nadira Musabbir MD, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  • ASM Bazlul Karim Chairman, Dept. of Paediatric, Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Kaniz Sultana MD, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  • Syeda Afria Anwar Paediatric Gastroenterology, Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/nimcj.v8i2.32558

Abstract

The incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) in children has significantly increased in the past two decades. However, it can be associated with severe morbidity and mortality. Therefore it should be considered in every child presented with unexplained severe abdominal pain. The etiology, clinical manifestation, and course of acute pancreatitis in children are often different than in adults. Therefore the early and effective diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in children is challenging. In this review, we will discuss the etiology, clinical features and laboratory testing for the disease and also the management outlines of acute pancreatitis in children.

Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.8(2) January 2017: 235-238

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Nadira Musabbir, MD, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka



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Published

2017-05-14

How to Cite

Musabbir, N., Karim, A. B., Sultana, K., & Anwar, S. A. (2017). Acute Pancreatitis in Children : A Review Article. Northern International Medical College Journal, 8(2), 235–238. https://doi.org/10.3329/nimcj.v8i2.32558

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017)

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Review Articles