Abstract
Serum amylase can be elevated in various pathological conditions, but its primary application is as a biochemical test for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Acute gastroenteritis has not been widely recognized as a cause for hyperamylasemia and pancreatitis. We describe a case of acute pancreatitis after rotavirus gastroenteritis occurring in a previously healthy child. Rotavirus infection was demonstrated by detection of virus particles in stool culture and pancreatitis by raised serum amylase and lipase levels. No abnormalities were noticed during clinical follow-up. Further investigation to understand the role of rotavirus as a cause of pancreatitis in children may be helpful.
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