title: A case of probable ibuprofen-induced acute pancreatitis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The incidence of drug-induced pancreatitis is rare. There have been no prior definite cases reported of ibuprofen-induced pancreatitis.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a case of a young man with acute pancreatitis probably secondary to an ibuprofen overdose. Immediately preceding the onset of the attack he took a 51 mg/kg dose of ibuprofen. He had other causes of acute pancreatitis excluded by clinical history, serum toxicology and abdominal imaging.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In the absence of re-challenge we believe it is probable that ibuprofen has a causative link with acute pancreatitis.
authors: Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Trinity College Dublin, Adelaide Meath and National Childrens Hospital, Tallaght, Ireland. paulmagill8@hotmail.com
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