Estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis: A case report and literature review.

Abstract

Estrogens are commonly used in gynecologic area, such as oral contraception, hormone replacement therapy, and in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Although estrogen is a common cause of acute drug-induced pancreatitis, there has been paucity of report in Korea. Clinical course of estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis is usually mild to moderate, but fetal case can occur. In addition, there can be a latency from the first administration to the symptom. Therefore, physicians should consider the possibility of the disease when a woman taking estrogen or previous history of taking estrogen presents with acute abdominal pain. Here, we report a case of estrogen-induced acute pancreatitis that occurred during the preparation for embryo transfer.

• Authors: Dajeong Seo, Hyojin Suh, Jun Kyu Lee, Dong Kee Jang, Ha Yan Kwon, Chae Hyeong Lee, Sang Ho Yoon, Ju-Won Roh, Hyun Soo Park
• Journal: Obstetrics & gynecology science (Obstet Gynecol Sci) Vol. 60 Issue 5 Pg. 485-489 (Sep 2017) ISSN: 2287-8572 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 28989928 (Publication Type: Case Reports)