Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis with Lipemic Samples in a Type 2 Diabetic Patient: A Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting
This case highlights the importance of early recognition of HTG-AP in patients with poorly controlled diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Prompt triglyceride-lowering therapy, primarily with insulin in resource-limited settings, is crucial for improving patient outcomes and preventing complications.
Authors
- Hussein Mahdi Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8060-3255)
- Hassan Mohamud Dirie
- Shafie Abdulkadir Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6022-815X)
- Mohamed Elfatih Hamad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4452-9339)
- Mohamed Hassan Osman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1805-7828)
Institutions
- Banadir Hospital (SO)
- Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Medical Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s516349
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01