Authors: T. Gharibi, H.R. Alizadeh Otaghvar, H. Vahedparast, R. Bgherzadeh, E and Rahmani

Abstract :

Background: The spectrum of Acute pancreatitis (AP) in pregnancy ranges from mild to severe with complications such as necrosis, abscesses, pseudo cysts and multiple organ dysfunction syndromes. According to its unusual manifestations during pregnancy, we have much more concern for AP in this time. Results: A 31 years old pregnant woman with acute pancreatitis who consumed fatty diet during pregnancy, with postpartum lipemic serum which deteriorated pregnancy outcome and caused maternal and fetal death. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and management of AP in pregnancy is of crucial importance Providers and referral system need to have constant observation for AP in pregnant women. Keywords: Acute pancreatitis; pregnancy; hyperlipidemia
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