The Curious Case of the Calcified Pancreas

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas of any organ. Hypercalcemia is a complication of sarcoidosis, and a cause of acute pancreatitis. However, there are few published reports of hypercalcemic induced pancreatitis secondary to sarcoidosis. This case describes a patient with known sarcoidosis who presented with acute hypercalcemia-induced pancreatitis and eventually developed chronic pancreatitis.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communication to the Editor Source Type: research