Unexpectedly, three children presented with a flulike illness. Serum lipase values ranged from 341 to 5576 U/L (normal range < 190 U/L). The dose of valproic acid ranged from 20 to 50 mg/kg.

elevated serum serum lipase levels, and radiographic evidence by abdominal ultrasonography or computed tomography (CT) of pancreas involvement. Dose, type of preparation, valproic acid serum ...