Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in pregnancy and its management issues: A case-based study
Hyperlipidemia in pregnancy has grave complications; lipid levels in pregnancy are influenced by genetic and hormonal factors, primarily due to estrogen. Here, we present a case of acute pancreatitis with hypertriglyceridemia presenting during the second trimester of pregnancy. We also discuss the m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Apollo Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.apollomedicine.org/article.asp?issn=0976-0016;year=2020;volume=17;issue=2;spage=105;epage=107;aulast=Hanmayyagari |
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| Summary: | Hyperlipidemia in pregnancy has grave complications; lipid levels in pregnancy are influenced by genetic and hormonal factors, primarily due to estrogen. Here, we present a case of acute pancreatitis with hypertriglyceridemia presenting during the second trimester of pregnancy. We also discuss the management issues of this entity during pregnancy. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-0016 2213-3682 |