Acute Pancreatitis Caused by Hypercalcemia as an Initial Manifestation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT): A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a frequent gastrointestinal emergency with gallstones and chronic alcohol consumption being the most common causes. Other etiologies can also be identified such as hypercalcemia, which remains a rare yet deadly cause of acute pancreatitis. In this case, hypercalcemia is usually the result of hyperparathyroidism. The latter’s causative diseases must be investigated carefully. Herein, we report the case of AP related to hypercalcemia from a parathyroid adenoma. By reporting this case and reviewing the literature, we aim to raise the practitioners’ attention to this association as it is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate management of these cases.