Severe Hyperlipidemia Induced Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis during Pregnancy

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Background.

We report a case of familial hyperlipidemia in pregnancy that resulted in hemorrhagic pancreatitis.

Case.

A patient at 27-week gestation was admitted for recurrent pancreatitis secondary to severe hyperlipidemia.

With conservative care, the patient improved but on the fourth day of admission she experienced a sudden onset of hypotension and was diagnosed with hemorrhagic pancreatitis.

Conclusion.

Pancreatitis caused by hyperlipidemia is an uncommon event during pregnancy.

A familiarity with the severe complications associated with this potentially life-threatening condition is important.