Acute pancreatitis after cutaneous exposure to an organophosphate insecticide.
Pancreatitis secondary to organophosphate insecticide toxicity is extremely rare. The few previously reported cases have resulted from oral ingestion of these agents. We present the first reported case of acute pancreatitis occurring after cutaneous exposure to an organophosphate insecticide. Symptoms of pancreatitis persisted for 6 months, followed by total resolution. The proposed mechanisms of pancreatic injury caused by organophosphate compounds are discussed.
Marsh
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Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Vukov
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Conradi
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004117:Dimethoate / Q000009:adverse effects; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009947:Organotin Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012869:Skin Absorption
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007306:Insecticides; D009947:Organotin Compounds; C007567:triphenyltin hydroxide; D004117:Dimethoate