Open AccessHypertriglyceridemia-induced recurrent acute pancreatitis: A case-based review
Author(s) -
Sunil Kumar Kota,
Siva Krishna Kota,
Sruti Jammula,
Surabhi Venkata Satya Krishna,
Kirtikumar D Modi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.91211
Subject(s) - hypertriglyceridemia , medicine , acute pancreatitis , pancreatitis , dyslipidemia , hyperlipidemia , gastroenterology , family history , triglyceride , intensive care medicine , diabetes mellitus , disease , endocrinology , cholesterol
Hypertriglyceridemia is a rare, but well-known cause of acute pancreatitis. A serum triglyceride level of more than 1000 to 2000 mg / dl is the identifiable risk factor. It typically presents as an episode of acute pancreatitis or recurrent acute pancreatitis. The clinical course and routine management of Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis is similar to other causes. A thorough family history is important, as is the identification of secondary causes of hypertriglyceridemia. The mainstay of therapy includes dietary restriction of fatty meal and fibric acid derivatives. We hereby report the case of a 37-year-old lady with a family history of dyslipidemia presenting with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis. We also review the literature for pathogenesis and management of hyperlipidemia.