Acute pancreatitis and amiodarone: A case report

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 14, 2007; 13(6): 975-977
Published online Feb 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i6.975

Table 1 Clinical characteristics of reported cases of amiodarone-induced pancreatitis and the present case

Authors and year	Age/Sex	Serum amylase level(normal value)	Serum lipase level(normal value)	Pancreatitis developedduring the use ofamiodarone	Resolved followingthe removal ofamiodarone	Re-challengeof amiodarone	Association betweenamiodarone andpancreatitis
Sastri SV, et al 1990	67/M	64 (0-45)	38 (6-20)	Yes	No	No	Questionable
Munoz RAI, et al 1996	67/M	387 (70-220)	546 (not applicable)	Yes	Yes	No	Possible
Bosch X, et al 1997	46/F	1480 (17-115)	946 (0-190)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Definite
Famularo G, et al 2004	80/M	732 (0-95)	548 (10-140)	Yes	Yes	No	Possible
Present case 2006	66/F	109 (0-220)	395 (0-30)	Yes	Yes	No	Possible

Citation: Chen YY, Chen CY, Leung KK. Acute pancreatitis and amiodarone: A case report. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(6): 975-977
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i6/975.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i6.975