Pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy

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https://doi.org/10.37980/im.journal.revcog.20211813

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plasmapheresis, acute pancreatitis, hypertriglyceridemia, pregnancy

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is a rare cause of abdominal pain during pregnancy, it can be life threatening for the mother and fetus. It occurs more frequently during the third trimester due to a progressive increase in triglycerides and cholesterol as physiological changes in pregnancy. However, these levels do not exceed 300 mg / dL; patients with triglyceride levels above 1000 mg / dL are at increased risk of developing severe pancreatitis. The diagnostic criteria and management protocols are not specific for this pathology during pregnancy. Treatment with apheresis can be used as primary management during pregnancy, achieving a rapid and safe decrease in plasma triglyceride levels.

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2021-10-15

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