Title of article :
Acute Pancreatitis with Normal Amylase: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Manouchehri, Jinous Emergency Medicine Specialist - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Rashidi, Yadollah Emergency Medicine Specialist - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Rapid diagnosis in patients with acute pancreatitis is essential to optimal therapeutic outcomes. Upon clinical suspicion, various
methods could be used to confirm the diagnosis based on the symptoms and examinations. Laboratory tests are an important
diagnostic method in this regard based on the increased serum amylase/lipase. In this study, we described the case of a 31-year-old
male patient presenting with the clinical signs of pancreatitis with normal amylase and elevated triglyceride in the follow-up. In
case of strong clinical suspicion, other tests and diagnostic methods are recommended to confirm acute pancreatitis.
Keywords :
Pancreatitis , Amylase , Triglyceride
Journal title :
Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences