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ArticleCureus2023

A Case of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in the Setting of Alcohol Abuse.

Samuel Nwaobi, Ayesha Khan, Pius E Ojemolon, Amaka C Ugoh, Blessing C Iheme

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 4 countries.

Samuel NwaobiFamily Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional-Midtown, Columbus, USA.
Ayesha KhanInternal Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Pius E OjemolonInternal Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, USA.
Amaka C UgohInternal Medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, NGA.
Blessing C IhemeFamily Medicine, American University of Barbaods, School of Medicine, Bridgetown, BRB.
Columbus Regional Healthcare System · USEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine · USJohn H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the painful inflammation of the pancreas. It is commonly associated with gallstones, excessive alcohol use, and certain medications. We report a case of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in a 35-year-old African American male with a history of alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and hyperlipidemia who presented with abdominal pain and intractable vomiting. During history taking, he reported chronic alcohol abuse over the past 10 years. On physical examination, he was ill-looking, with a dry mucous membrane and reproducible epigastric tenderness. Laboratory testing indicated markedly elevated triglycerides and lipase levels. Computed Tomography imaging showed signs of pancreatic inflammation. He was treated with aggressive intravenous fluid hydration, insulin infusion, and pain control medications. He demonstrated significant improvement and then transitioned to oral fibrates. Community resources for alcohol abuse treatment were provided and a referral was made to endocrinology for outpatient follow-up. This case highlights acute pancreatitis in a person with high alcohol use with elevated triglyceride and explores possible associations between these three.

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alcohol addictionalcohol use disorder (aud)obesitypancreatitissevere hypertriglyceridemia

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PMID37228526
PMCPMC10205968
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