Severe Hypertriglyceridemia Causing Pancreatitis in a Child with New-onset Type-I Diabetes Mellitus Presenting with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Pradeep Kumar Sharma, Maneesh Kumar, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Pradeep Kumar Sharma, Maneesh Kumar, Dinesh Kumar Yadav

Abstract

The triad of pancreatitis, hypertriglyceridemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis and its treatment has not been extensively discussed in the pediatric literature. We report a 4-year-old child with severe hypertriglyceridemia, pancreatitis, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis with diabetic ketoacidosis can be successfully managed with insulin and hydration therapy in children. Early recognition of this triad is important as insulin requirements, recovery duration, and prognosis can be altered.

Keywords: Diabetic ketoacidosis; pancreatitis; severe hypertriglyceridemia.

Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

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Lipemic appearance of the blood sample.

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