Systemic lupus erythematosus‐related acute pancreatitis: An exceptional form with severe exocrine and endocrine pancreatitic failure in a Tunisian child

Abstract

Abstract Acute pancreatitis may be the first manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus or occur during evolution. It is a rare complication, which is often associated with other visceral manifestations. Outcome is usually favorable but can be serious. We report a case of a 17‐year‐old girl with a past history of systemic lupus erythematosus who developed acute pancreatitis revealed by abdominal pain. Elevated serum amylase and lipase levels and pancreatic enlargement on tomography confirmed the diagnosis. Although high‐dose corticosteroid was prescribed, the patient died from a refractory diabetic ketoacidosis.

Keywords

• child
• lupus pancreatitis
• pancreatitis
• systemic lupus erythematosus