Abstract

CHAREPE, Nadia; RODRIGUES, Ana Sofia; MASSA, Ana Catarina  and  ALVES, Maria José. Recurrent acute pancreatitis in pregnancy. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2019, vol.13, n.3, pp.182-185. ISSN 1646-5830.

Introduction: During pregnancy pancreatitis is a rare and diagnosis is difficult. Cholelithiasis is the most frequent risk factor. Case report: A 26-year-old pregnant woman with abdominal pain, vomiting and low-grade fever. Hyperamylasemia and cholelithiasis was found and pancreatitis diagnosis was made. A second episode of acute pancreatitis was observed and treated with medical therapy. There was no foetal or neonatal complications. In puerperium a third pancreatitis occurred, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. Discussion: Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is challenging and it may have serious maternal-fetal implications. Recurrent pattern should be taken into account when choosing the best treatment.

Keywords : Recurrent acute pancreatitis; Pregnancy; Cholelithiasis.

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