Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Severe Gestational Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, which can lead to devastating complications, including acute pancreatitis (AP), hyperviscosity syndrome, preeclampsia, maternal & fetal morbidity & mortality.
CASE PRESENTATION:A 33-year-old female G3P1þ1 at 37-week gestation, presented with acute abdominal pain nausea & vomiting. She admitted consuming a high fat high carb diet for a few weeks before presentation. Family history significant for he… Show more
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