Organophosphate poisoning and pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is a rare and fatal complication of organic phosphate poisoning, and it has been reported in the literature that it is 13%, and excessive pressure increase in the pancreatic ducts and oxidative stress may cause pancreatitis. Amylase elevation is 30-40% in organophosphate poisoning. Pancreatitis diagnosis should be supported by lipase elevation, abdominal USG and tomography.