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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2018· item PMID:29681447
Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Management Paradox. Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an inborn error of metabolism that causes elevated leucine in the setting of acute illnesses. We describe an 8-year-old boy with MSUD who developed acute pancreatitis and subsequent leucinosis. This case highlights the complexities of fluid management in patients with MSUD.