title: Pancreatitis associated with valproic acid therapy.
abstract: The development of acute pancreatitis in an 8-year-old boy being treated with valproic acid for simple absence spells is documented. A brief discussion of the other previously reported complications with valproic acid is included.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D004832:Epilepsy, Absence / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014635:Valproic Acid