Department of Medicine, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital, Tanda, India
Case Reports
Organophosphate compounds induced Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Author(s): Paramjot Kaur*, Amit Kumar, Megha Chauhan, Nihal Negi and Sanjay Mahajan
Background: Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is an uncommon yet significant complication arising from organophosphate poisoning, a prevalent form of self-poisoning due to its widespread availability and potency. This case report details the presentation and management of a 28 years old female who ingested Dichlorvos, an organophosphate compound, and manifested with typical cholinergic symptoms, namely salivation, lacrimation, diarrhoea, excessive urination, emesis and pin point pupils. Initially, she was managed with atropine and pralidoxime. While these symp.. View More»
