ICJIM
Intercontinental Journal of Internal Medicine

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Levetirasetam induced acute pancreatitis : an uncommon case report
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory event involving the pancreas and causes significant mortality and morbidity. The most common causes are gastrointestinal stones and alcohol abuse, but well-known drugs used in daily practice can also cause acute pancreatitis. In this rare case report, we aimed to present a case of levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis.

Keywords : Levetiracetam, acute pancreatitis, adverse effect

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Article available in :
Volume 1, Issue 3, 2023
Page : 71-72
https://doi.org/10.51271/ICJIM-0015
Article Information
Received : 10 Ağu 2023
Accepted : 25 Ağu 2023
Published : 31 Ağu 2023
Corresponding Author :

Hafize Tuğba Karahan: University of Health Sciences, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

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Citation : Karahan HT, Tanoğlu A, Şenoymak MC, et al. Levetirasetam induced acute pancreatitis : an uncommon case report. Intercont J Int Med. 2023;1(3):71-72.

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