Tigecycline-induced acute pancreatitis in a cystic fibrosis patient: A case report and literature review.

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to increase awareness of tigecycline-associated pancreatitis, specifically in patients who may be predisposed to develop pancreatitis.

Case Summary: A 22-year-old male with cystic fibrosis developed acute bronchitis, with sputum cultures significant for Mycobacterium chelonae. He was started on tigecycline on two separate occasions, in each case developing pancreatitis as evidenced by symptomatology, elevated pancreatic enzymes and, in one case, by CT imaging.