A Rare Case of Epstein - Barr Virus Induced Acute Hepatitis Complicated with Acute Pancreatitis in an Adolescent

Dr. Rathinaswamy, Dr. M. Namitha, Dr. L. Umadevi, Dr. M. Alexander

Abstract: Background: Pancreatitis in children and adolescents can be induced by viruses. In acute hepatitis with acute pancreatitis Epstein-Barr virus could be the cause. Only 15 cases of pancreatitis caused by Epstein-Barr virus has been reported. Recurrence has not been seen. Case characteristics: An adolescent girl presented with infectious mononucleosis with hepatosplenomegaly and hepatitis. Subsequently, she developed acute pancreatitis. Observation/Intervention: She had elevated lipase levels. She was treated conservatively Outcome: Recovery was full. Recurrence occurred once within a month and recovered fully.

Keywords: EBV, PANCREATITIS, HEPATITIS, INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS