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Acute pancreatitis complicating excessive intake of phenolphthalein.

Abstract
A case is described in which a patient presented with acute pancreatitis following inadvertent ingestion of large quantities of phenolphthalein for the treatment of his chronic constipation. There was complete recovery and no sequelae from the acute attack of pancreatitis.
AuthorsA L Lambrianides, R D Rosin
JournalPostgraduate medical journal (Postgrad Med J) Vol. 60 Issue 705 Pg. 491-2 (Jul 1984) ISSN: 0032-5473 [Print] England
PMID6463003 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Phenolphthaleins
  • Phenolphthalein
Topics
  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Constipation (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis (chemically induced)
  • Phenolphthalein
  • Phenolphthaleins (adverse effects, therapeutic use)

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