Postpartum pancreatitis in young female – a rare case in the Emergency Department

Abstract

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a condition that leads to multiple organ failure syndromes if not diagnosed and treated correctly. The most frequent causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones, alcohol consumption, and elevated triglyceride serum level.

Keywords

• acute pancreatitis
• postpartum
• abdominal pain
• hypertriglyceridemia