Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy

Adil Elghanmi^1, , Ilham Bahra¹, Fatima Ezzahara Nour¹ and Hicham Seffar²

¹MoulayAbdeallah Hospital, Essaouira, Morocco

²Maternite Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

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Adil Elghanmi, Ilham Bahra, Fatima Ezzahara Nour and Hicham Seffar. Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy. American Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 2015; 3(2):53-54. doi: 10.12691/AJMBR-3-2-1

Abstract

Hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is a rare and life threatening situation.This pathology is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Case report: A 24 years old Moroccan women Para 1 Gravida 1 was presented to our Emergency Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Moulayabdeallah Hospital, Essaouira, Morocco, at 38 weeks of gestation for acute onset of abdominal pain and uterine contractions. Physical exam revealed signs of severe sepsis. Immediate measures of resuscitation were performed. Emergent cesarean delivery and laparotomy revealed chylous ascites in the abdomen. Blood tests showed a high rate of triglyceride. Through this case report, we want to raise awareness of this medical situation that require immediate recognition because any delay can cause catastrophic consequences for both, the mother and the fetus.

Keywords

hypertriglyceridemia, pregnancy, acute pancreatitis

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