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Acute idiopathic pancreatitis in pregnancy: a case study
Ji Yeon Kim1, Sung Hoon Jung1, Hyung Wook Choi1
1Ji Yeon Kim, Sung Hoon Jung, Hyung Wook Choi, Dong Jin Song, Cheol Yoon Jeong, Dong Hyun Lee, Il Soon Whang, Department of Internal Medicine, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Seoul KS013, South Korea.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|December 5, 2014
Summary
Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is rare but serious. Early recognition and conservative management are key for positive maternal and fetal outcomes in acute idiopathic pancreatitis cases.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Acute pancreatitis during pregnancy presents a significant risk for maternal mortality and fetal loss.
- Gallstone disease is a common cause, but many cases of acute pancreatitis in pregnancy are idiopathic.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old woman at 35 weeks gestation presented with severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back.
- The patient was diagnosed with acute idiopathic pancreatitis.
Findings:
- Conservative management was initiated for the acute idiopathic pancreatitis.
- The patient recovered within days and subsequently delivered a healthy baby.
Implications:
- Prompt consideration of acute pancreatitis is crucial for pregnant women with upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Effective management can lead to improved maternal and fetal outcomes in these rare cases.
Keywords:
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