Acute pancreatitis associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a case report of missed diagnosis.

OBJECTIVE Mycoplasma pneumoniae is responsible for approximately 20% of community-acquired pneumonia. A wide variety of extrapulmonary manifestations related to M. pneumoniae infection can occur. The diagnosis of M. pneumoniae and its association with acute pancreatitis is briefly reviewed. CLINICAL PRESENTATION We describe the case of a 9-year-old boy with clinical features of acute abdomen. INTERVENTION A perforated appendix was suspected and the patient was accordingly operated on. The clinical, radiological and serological findings that led to the proper diagnosis are described. CONCLUSION The case is presented to help increasing the awareness of M. pneumoniae infection as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis in children.