Dengue hemorrhagic fever complicated with acute pancreatitis and seizure

Dengue fever is an acute febrile viral disease, which frequently presents with high fever, headache, bone pain and skin rash. Acute pancreatitis and seizure are rare manifestations of dengue virus infection. A 66-year-old in with diabetes mellitus presented with epigastralgia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. Acute pancreatitis. abnormal liver function and thrombocytopenia were diagnosed at a local hospital. After persistent fever, thrombocytopenia and seizure developed she was transferred to our medical center. Dengue virus infection was confirmed by serology study and dengue hemorrhagic fever grade II was diagnosed. No further neurological symptoms Occurred and pancreatitis improved gradually after supportive care. She recovered and had no sequelae at 1 year follow-up. Acute pancreatitis and seizure may be manifestations of dengue virus infection, especially in patients with delayed diagnosis, prolong fever and thrombocytopenia.