Hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis complicated with multiple deep vein thromboses and pulmonary embolism: a case successfully salvaged by radiologic intervention.

Current Medical Research and Opinion
Canbin ZhengYong-Ping Zheng

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis complicated with pulmonary embolism has been described in literature, however, hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis complicated with pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis has rarely been reported. We reported here a rare case of hyperlipidaemic acute pancreatitis. Although he had undergone plasmapheresis and his TG level reduced to normal range with symptoms relieved, he developed pulmonary embolism and multiple deep vein thromboses. The patient was diagnosed early and successfully salvaged by interventional radiology and oral anticoagulants. The patient was a 51-year-old man, he experienced a sudden upper abdomen pain for 24 h before being admitted to a local hospital where diagnosis of acute pancreatitis was made, and he had no relief of the symptoms after treatment. The patient was a non-smoker and did not consume alcohol. He had no history of diabetes, gallstones or cholelithasis. After transferring to our unit, the patient was treated with plasmapheresis along with low molecular weight heparin, insulin, antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors and the abdomen pain was alleviated gradually. However, 8 days after admission, the patient developed a sudden chest tightness and shortness of breath. Examinati...Continue Reading

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Aug 10, 2021·World Journal of Clinical Cases·Can-Bin ZhengYong-Ping Zheng

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