Rapid resolution of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis via plasmapheresis: A unique case report
| Autor: | Victoria Wang, Anna Jinnah, James R Pellegrini, Brandon Pelletier |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol 10 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2050-313X 2050313X |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2050313X221135597 |
| Popis: | Hypertriglyceridemia is a well-established cause of acute pancreatitis. Initial treatment for hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis has consisted of supportive measures; however, triglyceride levels can remain high, causing prolonged organ failure and sepsis. Plasmapheresis has been proposed as a treatment option to effectively reduce triglyceride levels. We present a patient case of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis that was treated with standard acute pancreatitis interventions along with plasmapheresis, after which triglyceride levels reduced significantly. Further research is necessary to determine the clinical benefits of plasmapheresis in treating this type of pancreatitis. |
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