COVID-19 Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Series from India

Abstract

Introduction: Initially, COVID-19 was typically concerned with respiratory symptoms and had a mild and asymptomatic to critical clinical course. Over time, many atypical presentations related to cardiac, hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, and neurological features have been reported in COVID-19. Case Presentation: We present three confirmed cases of COVID-19, who developed acute pancreatitis without any other obvious discernible cause. One middle-aged 48-years old male was presented with severe abdominal pain with mild symptoms of COVID-19, who was later diagnosed with acute pancre-atitis with a positive outcome. Another 40-year-old male, hospitalized due to moderate COVID-19, developed acute pancreatitis and was managed successfully. The third 58-year-old patient with control diabetes and severe COVID-19 developed acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Unfortunately, he succumbed due to multiorgan failure while on the mechanical ventilator. Conclusion: Acute pancreatitis is uncommon in COVID-19. Although, it should be kept as a high-index clinical suspicion if abdominal pain is reported. Early diagnosis and prompt management can significantly impact the patient's outcome. © 2022 Bentham Science Publishers.