Hypertriglyceridemia-induced Acute Pancreatitis Treated with Insulin Therapy: A Case series

Authors

  • Lutfun Nahar Nizhu Specialist, Acute Medicine and HDU, Square Hospitals Ltd
  • Ahmed Mursel Anam Specialist, Acute Medicine and HDU, Square Hospitals Ltd.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v35i20.73477

Keywords:

Hypertriglyceridemia-induced Acute Pancreatitis , Insulin Therapy

Abstract

Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition where high levels of triglycerides in the blood can cause recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis. The risk of acute pancreatitis becomes significant when serum triglyceride levels exceed 1000 mg/dL. Although the severity of hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis may be related to higher HTG levels in the early stages, the overall clinical outcomes are similar to other causes. The initial management of HTG-AP differs from routine recommendations and poses additional diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This retrospective case series describes our experience with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis at our acute medicine department and emphasizes the role of insulin therapy in its management.

Bangladesh J Medicine 2024; Vol. 35, No. 2, Supplementation: 180

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Published

2024-06-06

How to Cite

Nizhu , L. N. ., & Anam, A. M. . (2024). Hypertriglyceridemia-induced Acute Pancreatitis Treated with Insulin Therapy: A Case series. Bangladesh Journal of Medicine, 35(20), 180. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v35i20.73477

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