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Title
Insulin can be used to treat severe hypertriglyceridaemia in pregnant women without diabetes.
Publication Date
2021-07-21
Author(s)
Ali, Aleena Shujaat
Subject
endocrinology
lipid disorders
metabolic disorders
pancreatitis
pregnancy
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0002-1485-9153
DOI
10.1136/bcr-2021-243508
Abstract
Severe hypertriglyceridaemia can lead to acute pancreatitis, which is associated with maternal and perinatal mortality when it occurs in pregnancy. Rapid reduction of triglyceride levels is a primary goal in the management of severe hypertriglyceridaemia, however, there are limited safe option for treatment in pregnancy. We present a case of a woman without diabetes presenting with severe hypertriglyceridaemia in late gestation who was safely and successfully treated with insulin and review the literature surrounding the management of this important condition.
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Citation
BMJ Case Reports 2021; 14(7): e243508
Jornal Title
BMJ Case Reports

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