Hyperlipidemia-associated pancreatitis in pregnancy managed with fenofibrate.
Obstet Gynecol
; 117(2 Pt 2): 517-519, 2011 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pancreatitis is a concerning clinical event during pregnancy, with high morbidity and mortality rates for mother and fetus. Hypertriglyceridemia is considered a rare cause of pancreatitis in pregnancy, with the majority of reported cases being associated with the lipid metabolism disorders. CASE We report on a case of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in a woman presenting at 32 weeks of gestational age. Her dyslipidemia was not controlled with diet alone, necessitating medical intervention. Fenofibrate was used successfully. Recurrence of pancreatitis during the pregnancy was avoided, and a healthy neonate was delivered at 35 weeks of gestation.CONCLUSION:
Fenofibrate was used safely and successfully during pregnancy in this case of hypertriglyceridemia-associated pancreatitis refractory to conservative measures.
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Assunto principal:
Pancreatite
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Complicações na Gravidez
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Fenofibrato
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Hipertrigliceridemia
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Hipolipemiantes
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstet Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article