Acute Pancreatitis Due to Hypercalcemia: A Case Report

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is characterized by elevated blood levels of pancreatic enzymes and abdominal pain due to the inflammatory condition of the pancreas. Among the etiologies, the incidence of hypercalcemia is low. Calcium deposition in the pancreatic duct and activation of trypsinogen within the pancreatic parenchyma are among the proposed mechanisms. Objective: To present a rare clinical case of acute pancreatitis induced by hypercalcemia, highlighting the need to investigate metabolic disorders in acute pancreatitis without an evident cause. Method: This case report is based on a retrospective review of the medical records of a patient treated at a tertiary care hospital. Clinical, laboratory, and imaging data were collected to describe the presentation, diagnosis, and management of acute pancreatitis associated with hypercalcemia. Discussion: This report presents a rare case of acute pancreatitis, with hypercalcemia identified as secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenoma. Conclusion: Acute pancreatitis secondary to hypercalcemia is a rare cause of pancreatitis, and it is extremely important to investigate metabolic disorders in cases of lithiasis pancreatitis. Keywords: "Hypercalcemia," "Primary hyperparathyroidism," "Acute pancreatitis."