Pancreatic involvement in Legionella pneumonia

Infection. 2015 Jun;43(3):367-70. doi: 10.1007/s15010-014-0716-z. Epub 2015 Jan 10.

Abstract

Legionella-associated pancreatitis has been rarely reported. Since this condition is very rarely suspected and investigated in patients with Legionella pneumonia, its incidence is probably underestimated. Here we report a case of Legionella pneumonia-associated pancreatitis and review the relevant related literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Legionella pneumophila / isolation & purification
  • Legionnaires' Disease / complications*
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatitis / pathology*
  • Radiography, Thoracic