Eruptive xanthomas during pregnancy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of eruptive xanthomas during two successive pregnancies is reported. These xanthomas developed in association with marked hypertriglyceridemia; complications included severe pancreatitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. This patient most likely had combined familial hyperlipidemia which usually causes only a modest elevation in plasma lipid levels. However, with the added stimulus of estrogens during pregnancy, hypertriglyceridemia and secondary complications developed.
Medical subject headings
- Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Pregnancy Complications
- Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
- Xanthomatosis