Pancreatitis in Solid Organ Transplant Patients: A Review of the Literature

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Acute pancreatitis is a highly morbid condition widely recognized and well-defined in the general population. In this article, we summarize the current literature on acute pancreatitis in the setting of solid organ transplant axiom, including patients who are listed for or have undergone transplantation. The literature is summarized by organ transplant type, including cardiac, lung, pancreas, kidney, intestine, and liver. Our review suggests that providers should have a high index of suspicion for acute pancreatitis in the solid organ transplant population in order to mitigate the morbidity associated with this disease in a highly vulnerable patient population.