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Acute pancreatitis as presenting feature of SLE

Gastrointestinal involvement is common in systemic lupus erythematosus but acute pancreatitis as an initial manifestation is extremely rare. The patient's abdominal symptoms resolved after corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide therapy.

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Evaluating pathologies of the D2 segment of the duodenum

A comprehensive overview of the pathologies involving the second segment of the duodenum, highlighting the imaging findings that facilitate accurate diagnosis and effective management.

Isotretinoin-induced pancreatitis

Isotretinoin was stopped as a precaution in a young man who suffered several episodes of acute pancreatitis. Recurrence after rechallenge suggests isotretinoin should be recognized as a class 1 pancreaticotoxic drug.

Nutritional interventions for young people with dyslipidemia

A healthy diet in childhood can protect against CVD in young people with dyslipidemia. But what does an ideal diet actually look like, and how can you help your patients to adhere to it?

Minimally invasive treatment of a pancreaticopleural fistula

Successful treatment of a pancreaticopleural fistula with massive pleural effusion using a minimally invasive surgical approach. The case highlights that such a strategy should be considered if endoscopic treatment is not feasible.

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Pancreas and liver most affected by alcohol in young people

Plozasiran lowers triglyceride, reduces pancreatitis in chylomicronemia

Insulin resistance related to 31 diseases

Increased gastrointestinal risks with GLP-1 agonist use for weight loss

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Mastering chronic pancreatitis pain: A multidisciplinary approach and practical solutions

Severe pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. In this webinar, experts share the latest insights in pain management for chronic pancreatitis patients. Experts from a range of disciplines discuss pertinent cases and provide practical suggestions for use within clinical practice.

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Developed by: Springer Healthcare
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Case Studies

Acute pancreatitis as presenting feature of SLE

Gastrointestinal involvement is common in systemic lupus erythematosus but acute pancreatitis as an initial manifestation is extremely rare. The patient's abdominal symptoms resolved after corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide therapy.

Isotretinoin-induced pancreatitis

Isotretinoin was stopped as a precaution in a young man who suffered several episodes of acute pancreatitis. Recurrence after rechallenge suggests isotretinoin should be recognized as a class 1 pancreaticotoxic drug.

Minimally invasive treatment of a pancreaticopleural fistula

Successful treatment of a pancreaticopleural fistula with massive pleural effusion using a minimally invasive surgical approach. The case highlights that such a strategy should be considered if endoscopic treatment is not feasible.

Current Reviews

Metal versus plastic stents for EUS-guided walled-off necrosis drainage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Radioactive stent versus normal stent insertion for inoperable malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical practice guidelines for management of disseminated intravascular coagulation in Japan 2024: part 4—trauma, burn, obstetrics, acute pancreatitis/liver failure, and others

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complex condition with diverse etiologies. While its association with sepsis has been widely studied, less focus has been given to DIC arising from other critical conditions, such as trauma, burns …

Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilatation With or Without Endoscopic Sphincterotomy in the Treatment of Common Bile Duct Stones

Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of stones in the biliary system, including the gallbladder and bile ducts, with a prevalence of approximately 10–15% in the general population [ 1 ], The annual incidence ranges from 0.60 to 1.39% [ 2 ], making …

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1.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)

Severe pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. In this live webinar, experts shared the latest insights in pain management for chronic pancreatitis patients. Experts from a range of disciplines discussed pertinent cases and provided practical suggestions for use within clinical practice.

Sponsored by:
  • Viatris
Developed by: Springer Healthcare

Further Reading

Whole pancreas water T1 mapping at 3 Tesla

Quantitative MRI provides valuable parameters for the characterization of the pancreas and the assessment of pancreatic diseases, limited if only based on qualitative MRI [ 1 ]. For instance, studies including only healthy participants have been …

Baicalein Reduces Pyroptosis of Acinar Cells in Hyperlipidemic Acute Pancreatitis by Inhibiting M1 Polarization of Macrophages via the HMGB1/TLR4/NLRP3 Pathway

Previous studies have shown that baicalein (BAI) can reduce pyroptosis of pancreatic acinar cells (PACs) in hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HAP). This study aimed to elucidate the potential molecular mechanism of PAC pyroptosis mediated by BAI …

Optimizing MRI sequences and apparent diffusion coefficient parameters for small pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma detection

A cross-cultural study translating and validating the COMPAT-SF pain questionnaire in Telugu, Bengali and Hindi

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a fibro-inflammatory disease of the pancreas that results in functional injury [ 1 ]. It can impose significant morbidity associated with painful episodes that often result in frequent hospitalization [ 2 ]. Exocrine …

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