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  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Pregnancy involves significant lipid homeostasis alterations for fetal nutrient transfer.
  • Severe gestational hypertriglyceridemia can arise from genetic predisposition or secondary factors.
  • This condition poses risks, including life-threatening acute pancreatitis for the mother.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the complexities of managing severe gestational hypertriglyceridemia.
  • To emphasize the importance of balancing maternal and fetal well-being.
  • To highlight key strategies for reducing maternal and fetal morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Multidisciplinary care approach.
  • Implementation of a low-fat diet with nutritional support.
  • Hierarchical therapeutic strategy and close triglyceride surveillance.

Main Results:

  • Close monitoring and intervention can reduce maternal and fetal morbidity.
  • Elective hospitalization is recommended for refractory cases to prevent pancreatitis.
  • Careful dietary planning is essential to prevent fetal essential fatty acid deficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Management requires a delicate balance of maternal and fetal needs.
  • Multidisciplinary care, diet, and a structured therapeutic approach are crucial.
  • Further research is needed on the safety of certain treatments and optimal delivery timing.