Hypertriglyceridemia induced recurrent pancreatitis case

Authors : Seda KARAASLAN, Ensar AYDEMİR, Coşkun ATEŞ, Yasemin AYDOĞAN ÜNSAL, Canan ERSOY, Özen ÖZ GÜL, Soner CANDER, Erdinç ERTÜRK

Pages : 101-103

Doi:10.46310/tjim.885774

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Publication Date : 2021-03-07

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :ABSTRACT: Hypertriglyceridemia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HTG); is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(AP);. It is caused by disorders in lipoprotein metabolism due to primary or secondary causes. Metabolic syndrome is also an important factor contributing to the development of HTG. The primary treatment goal in severe HTG is to restore triglyceride levels within normal ranges which can be achieved with lipid lowering drugs mainly fenofibrates, fluid replacement, intravenous insulin infusion and/ or plasmapheresis treatments. Strict diet restricted from fat and simple sugars, exercise and weight control also contribute to HTG control in long term follow up. In this report, a case of severe AP triggered by HTG with other metabolic syndrome components like type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity is presented.
Keywords : Hypertriglyceridemia, acute pancreatitis, etiology, treatment