Estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis: A case report and literature review

Dajeong Seo, Hyojin Suh, Jun Kyu Lee, Dong Kee Jang, Ha Yan Kwon, Chae Hyeong Lee, Sang Ho Yoon, Ju Won Roh, Hyun Soo Park

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Abstract

Estrogens are commonly used in gynecologic area, such as oral contraception, hormone replacement therapy, and in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Although estrogen is a common cause of acute drug-induced pancreatitis, there has been paucity of report in Korea. Clinical course of estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis is usually mild to moderate, but fetal case can occur. In addition, there can be a latency from the first administration to the symptom. Therefore, physicians should consider the possibility of the disease when a woman taking estrogen or previous history of taking estrogen presents with acute abdominal pain. Here, we report a case of estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis that occurred during the preparation for embryo transfer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)485-489
Number of pages5
JournalObstetrics and Gynecology Science
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2017

Keywords

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Drug-induced acute pancreatitis
  • Estrogen

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