Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy. Report of two cases

Two cases of acute pancreatitis in pregnancy are reported together with a short review of the literature relating to this condition. Gallstones, cholecystitis or alcoholism were not at hand in our patients and no other etiologic factor of the pancreatitis than the pregnancy could be found. Both patients developed pancreatic pseudocysts. Our first patient delivered a stillborn baby in the 29th week of pregnancy and our second patient delivered a normal baby in week 38. Even if acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is rare it is important to be aware of the condition especially in the first trimester when it should be considered in differential diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum.