Tag: #Hypertriglyceridemia
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Life Threatening Lipids A Rare Case of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy
Introduction Severe lipid abnormalities during pregnancy are rare but can have life threatening consequences for both mother and child. One such extraordinary case was documented involving a third-trimester pregnant woman with triglyceride levels exceeding 8000 mg/dl. This case sheds light on the dangers of gestational hypertriglyceridemia and the potential of therapeutic plasma exchange in managing…
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When Lipids Turn Lethal Managing HypertriglyceridemiaInduced Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy
Introduction Acute pancreatitis during pregnancy is a rare but dangerous condition—particularly when driven by hypertriglyceridemia. This case report published in the Clinical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology unveils the daunting challenges faced in managing a pregnant patient with severe triglyceride levels. The life-threatening risks to both mother and fetus call for a multidisciplinary, evidence-informed approach.Visit…
