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Hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis: An increasing cause of acute pancreatitis: A district hospital experience
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 5)Publication Date: 2021-10-31
Authors : Hnin Sanda; Bashir Mahamud; Shrini Patel; Noha Meneissy; Hassan Rehmani; Suhier Elshowaya; Gideon Mlawa;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Hypertriglyceridemia; HTG;
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Abstract
Hypertriglyceridemia is becoming an increasing causative factor of acute pancreatitis. HTG is characterised by the presence of serum triglyceride greater than 1.7 mmol/l (>150 mg/dL). HTG induced acute pancreatitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality and if not treated timely.
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