Pancreatitis and myocarditis coexistence

Pancreatitis and myocarditis coexistence
due to infection by Coxsackie B1 and B4 viruses.

Lampropoulos K, Bazoukis G, Kolyviras  A, Tse G, Saplaouras A, Iliopoulos T.

Clin Case Rep. 2017

Purpose:
Myocarditis can be a rare late manifestation of acute pancreatitis caused by Coxsackie virus infection.
Clinicians should be aware of potentially life-threatening myocarditis because immediate recognition and management
are the cornerstones in achieving a better outcome.

 

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