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Hypertriglyceridemia in pediatrics.

Ghulam Mustafa1, Pervez Akber Khan, Muhammad Azam

  • 1Department pf Pediatric Medicine, Nishtar Medical College Hospital, Multan. mustafa017@hotmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|April 11, 2003
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Primary hypertriglyceridemia, a rare condition in children, was identified in a 12-year-old boy. Early detection of this lipid disorder is crucial for preventing complications like acute pancreatitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Clinical Case Reports
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders

Background:

  • Primary hypertriglyceridemia is exceptionally uncommon in pediatric populations.
  • Thalassemia major management can sometimes mask or coexist with other metabolic conditions.
  • Hypertriglyceridemia is a significant risk factor for acute pancreatitis.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old male patient, diagnosed with thalassemia major since age two, presented with incidentally discovered hypertriglyceridemia.
  • The patient's serum appeared milky upon standing, indicating severe hypertriglyceridemia.
  • This finding was noted during routine care or follow-up for thalassemia major.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare occurrence of severe hypertriglyceridemia in a pediatric patient.

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  • Diagnostic challenge: distinguishing primary hypertriglyceridemia from secondary causes in patients with chronic conditions.
  • Confirmation of markedly elevated triglyceride levels in the patient's blood.

    • Implications:

    • Early identification of hypertriglyceridemia in children is vital for timely intervention.
    • Prompt management can mitigate the risk of serious complications such as acute pancreatitis.
    • Promoting healthy lifestyle modifications is essential for affected pediatric patients.