CASE REPORT

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2003; 4(1):17-19.

Blue Toe Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Acute Pancreatitis

Ashish Bhalla, Sudhir Gupta, Ajit P Jain, Ulhas N Jajoo, Om P Gupta, Sri P Kalantri

Department of Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

Context Blue toe syndrome is an unusual complication of acute pancreatitis. It is characterized by tissue ischemia secondary to cholesterol crystal or atherothrombotic embolization leading to the occlusion of small vessels. Clinical presentation can range from a cyanotic toe to a diffuse multiorgan systemic disease that can mimic other systemic illnesses.

Case Report Here we describe a young male who developed this complication after acute alcoholic pancreatitis.

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Key words Blue Toe Syndrome; Pancreatitis

Correspondence Ashish Bhalla: ashish_ritibhalla@yahoo.com