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  • Managing acute pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides during pregnancy is difficult, especially when typical treatments are unavailable.
  • Studies indicate that this condition is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis, after gallstones and alcohol abuse.
  • A case study highlights a 31-year-old woman with a history of recurrent pancreatitis who experienced an episode while 21 weeks pregnant.

Article Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Managing acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy is challenging. The use of intravenous insulin along with lipid lowering drugs can be an option in settings where plasmapharesis and gene therapy are unavailable.

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia is rare but various studies have highlighted it as the third most common cause following gallstones and alcohol consumption. Managing acute pancreatitis is always challenging; even more challenging during pregnancy. We present a case of a 31-year- old female with a history of recurrent pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia with a current episode of acute pancreatitis at 21 weeks of gestation.

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