Acute Duodenal Ulcer Perforation Following Tirzepatide Treatment: A Case Report.
Cureus
March 1, 2025
Maho Hayashi et al. (6 authors)
Case ReportsJournal ArticleHuman Study
Extracted Claims (7)
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
semaglutide | increase | - | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | initially improved | #1 |
semaglutide | increase | weight | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | later experienced | #2 |
semaglutide | increase | hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | later experienced | #3 |
tirzepatide | increase | nausea | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | developed | #4 |
tirzepatide | increase | epigastric pain | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | developed | #5 |
tirzepatide | increase | vomiting | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | developed | #6 |
tirzepatide | increase | severe abdominal pain | a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis | - | presented with | #7 |
Abstract
We present the case of a 36-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prior plantar necrotizing fasciitis, who initially improved on semaglutide but later experienced weight gain and elevated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels. After switching to tirzepatide, he developed nausea, epigastric pain, and vomiting. Shortly after increasing the tirzepatide dosage, he presented to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. Diagnostic imaging revealed an ulcer in the duodenal bulb with free air, indicating acute duodenal ulcer perforation. The patient underwent emergency surgery, and postoperative tests confirmed a
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