A case report of severe hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis managed with continuous insulin infusion
Joseph Thomas
Abstract:31-year-old male, chronic alcoholic presented to the emergency room with epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. On examination he was febrile, had abdominal distention with tenderness in the epigastric region. His lipase was elevated and computed tomography of abdomen showed evidence of acute pancreatitis. His past history was significant for chronic myeloid leukemia on imatinib and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Laboratory studies revealed elevated triglyceride levels (5254 mg/dl) and uncontrolled… Show more
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