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Presumed Pancreatitis in the Setting of Renal Impairment

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We present a patient misdiagnosed with acute pancreatitis in the setting of acute kidney injury. Misdiagnosis delayed the treatment of his underlying illness and resulted in misuse of resources and prolonged hospital stay. Case Report A 60-year-old nonverbal male with a history of quadriplegia, diabetic nephropathy, and nephrolithiasis with left ureteral stent placement was referred for evaluation of failure to thrive,...