Acute pancreatitis associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. Case presentation and literature review

Vargas Machuca-Carranza C.A.; Rodríguez-Chávez L.Á.; Romero-Diaz M.Y.; Lozano-Araujo V.A. · Atencion Primaria Practica (2024) · DOI: 10.1016/j.appr.2023.100190

Resumen

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory pathology involving the exocrine pancreas. Biliary stones and alcohol are its most common etiological factors; it is mentioned that around 10% of acute pancreatitis cases are caused by other factors, such as infections by parasites, bacteria, and viruses. We present the case of a patient who started with a febrile condition for three weeks and, in the last week, developed abdominal symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of acute viral pancreatitis based on clinical and laboratory criteria. A literature review on this topic is also provided.

Instituciones: Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego