title: Pancreatitis in scrub typhus.
abstract: Scrub typhus is a rickettsial infection prevalent in most parts of India. Acute pancreatitis with pseudocyst formation is a rare complication of this condition. This paper reports acute renal failure, pancreatitis and pseudocyst formation in a 48-year-old female with scrub typhus. Ultrasonography of the abdomen revealed a bulky pancreas with fluid seen along the body of the pancreas in the lesser sac. The infection was successfully treated with doxycycline and supportive treatment. Pancreatitis was managed conservatively. This case report highlights the importance of identifying and managing uncommon complications of a common tropical disease for optimum outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Alok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhatt
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Aravind A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Rama
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Siddalingana Gouda Thaplar
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Gurusiddana
keywords: Pancreatic pseudocyst; Pancreatitis; Scrub typhus
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