Pathology of pentamidine-induced pancreatitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extensive acute necrotizing pancreatitis occurred in three patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who had received both aerosolized pentamidine as prophylaxis and intravenous pentamidine for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The clinical manifestations along with gross and microscopic pathologic findings at autopsy are presented.
Medical subject headings
- Pancreatitis
- Pentamidine