Acute pancreatitis after azathioprine treatment for ulcerative colitis

Ital J Gastroenterol. 1996 Feb-Mar;28(2):102-4.

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease, in addition to intestinal involvement, may be complicated also by other extra-intestinal manifestations. Moreover, drugs commonly employed in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease may induce iatrogenic pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is described in two ulcerative colitis patients following azathioprine treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Azathioprine / adverse effects*
  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Azathioprine