Publications by authors named "Jun-Cha Gao"
World J Clin Cases
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Direct infiltration of the pancreas by acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rare cause of acute pancreatitis (AP), and previous literature has only documented this association once before.
- A case study details a 61-year-old man who experienced severe abdominal pain and high fever, leading to the discovery of severe thrombocytopenia and significant increases in pancreatic enzymes, which ultimately revealed AML as the underlying cause.
- This rare condition highlights the importance of considering AML as a potential factor when diagnosing AP, especially in patients with severe thrombocytopenia and lacking common causes of pancreatitis.
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