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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2024; 12(29): 6302-6306
Published online Oct 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i29.6302
Published online Oct 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i29.6302
Recurrent acute pancreatitis as an initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case report
Masood M Karim, Om Parkash, Department of Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74800, Sindh, Pakistan
Hira Raza, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74800, Sindh, Pa
Author contributions: Karim MM and Raza H contributed to manuscript writing and editing; Parkash O contributed to conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Om Parkash, FCPS, MSc, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Karachi 74800, Sindh, Pakistan. om.parkash@aku.edu
Received: March 31, 2024
Revised: June 20, 2024
Accepted: July 16, 2024
Published online: October 16, 2024
Processing time: 150 Days and 2.5 Hours
Revised: June 20, 2024
Accepted: July 16, 2024
Published online: October 16, 2024
Processing time: 150 Days and 2.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) should be considered as a potential cause when investigating cases of acute pancreatitis, especially in pediatric patients, even if blood parathyroid hormone levels initially appear normal. For an accurate diagnosis, PHPT may need a comprehensive investigation, including imaging techniques such as neck ultrasonography and scintigraphy. PHPT may sometimes only present as pancreatitis. To prevent recurrent episodes of pancreatitis and the difficulties that go along with it, early detection and treatment of PHPT are essential.