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Profound Hypoxemia in a Patient With Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome are potentially fatal complications of severe acute pancreatitis. In some cases, respiratory failure in acute pancreatitis is associated with negative radiographic findings. Hypertriglyceridemia is a known precipitant of acute pancreatitis; however, whether the severity of the hypertriglyceridemia can accurately predict the severity of the hypoxemia in acute pancreatitis remains unclear. Case Presentation: A male with morbid obesity and untreated sleep apnea presented with hypoxemia in the setting of severe hypertriglyceridemia, but with negative chest imaging. The severity of the patient's respiratory dysfunction coincided with elevations in his serum triglycerides. Conclusions: This case demonstrates the complex relationship between hypertriglyceridemia, inflammation, and pulmonary dysfunction.

Source: Federal Practitioner

DOI: 10.12788/fp.0610

Author: Dale Jun

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413189230