A case of valproic acid-induced acute pancreatitis in tuberous sclerosis coexisting with end-stage renal disease

J Nephrol. 2013 Mar-Apr;26(2):412-6. doi: 10.5301/jn.5000086. Epub 2012 Feb 3.

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TCS) is a genetic disorder with a variable clinical presentation. It is commonly characterized by seizures, mental retardation and cutaneous angiofibromas. Renal manifestations frequently include angiomyolipomas and cysts which lead to chronic kidney disease. We report a case of valproic acid-induced acute pancreatitis in a dialysis patient affected by TCS. The case demonstrates the importance of assessing antiepileptic drug treatment in dialysis patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / chemically induced
  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Valproic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Vomiting / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Valproic Acid