Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Management Paradox

We describe an 8-year-old boy with MSUD who developed acute pancreatitis and subsequent leucinosis. This case highlights the complexities of fluid management in patients with MSUD.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - April 19, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nina B. Gold, Jennifer A. Blumenthal, Ann E. Wessel, Deborah R. Stein, Adam Scott, Victor L. Fox, Amy Turner, Amy Kritzer, Farrah Rajabi, Katherine Peeler, Wen-Hann Tan Tags: Clinical and laboratory observations Source Type: research