Acute hyperlipidemic pancreatitis in pregnancy.

Auteurs :Luminita S Crisan, Erin T Steidl, Manuel E Rivera-Alsina
Langue :Eng.
Date :05-05-2008
Journal :American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (1097-6868)
Release:Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May;198(5):e57-9


Abstract:



BACKGROUND:
Pancreatitis in pregnancy remains a rare event and is most often associated with gallstone disease. Hyperlipidemic gestational pancreatitis usually occurs in women with a preexisting abnormality of the lipid metabolism and poses particular problems in diagnosis and clinical management. CASES: We describe 5 patients with acute episodes of pancreatitis during pregnancy caused by hyperlipidemia.

CONCLUSION:
Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy causes significant morbidity. Even though it is often associated with gallstones, we describe 5 cases in which the etiology of the pancreatitis was maternal hyperlipidemia. Etiology, diagnosis, and management will be discussed.

Copyright:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Sujets:Acute Disease, Adult, Female, Gallstones, Humans, Hyperlipidemias, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V, Pancreatitis, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Retrospective Studies
 
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