[An acute pancreatitis in a child caused by Na-valproate].

Na-valproat (Apilepsin, Eftil), is is a commonly prescribed medication approved for treatment of epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgy, migraine, and bipolar disorder. Although the common adverse effects associated with Na-valproat are usually benign, more serious and fatal complication like liver failure and acute pancreatitis (AP) can occur. Acute pancreatitis may take place in all ages, regardless of dose and serum levels of the medicine. An acute pancreatitis is relatively common after intravenous administration. The authors presented a case of acute opancreatitis in 13-years girl caused by Na-valproat.