Dideoxyinosine-induced pancreatitis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children

Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Feb;27(2):189-91. doi: 10.1007/s002470050099.

Abstract

Dideoxyinosine (ddI) is a widely used antiretroviral agent in treatment of HIV infection. Pancreatitis is a serious side effect. Two cases are reported, one with rapid development of a pseudocyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amylases / blood
  • Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Didanosine / adverse effects*
  • Fatty Liver / chemically induced
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Lipase / blood
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / chemically induced
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Lipase
  • Amylases
  • Didanosine