DOI: 10.12890/2020_002085

Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertriglyceridemia and Abdominal Pain due to Acute Pancreatitis Complicated by Non-immune Haemolytic Anaemia

Authors

  • Monica Joustra Department of Internal Medicine, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (Hospital Group Twente), Almelo, The Netherlands
  • Janneke Raidt Department of Internal Medicine, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (Hospital Group Twente), Almelo, The Netherlands
  • Florens Droog Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (Hospital Group Twente), Almelo, The Netherlands
  • Thiemo Veneman Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (Hospital Group Twente), Almelo, The Netherlands

tfveneman@hetnet.nl

Keywords

Acute pancreatitis, diabetes ketoacidosis, hypertriglyceridemia, haemolytic anaemia

Abstract

The triad of diabetic ketoacidosis, acute pancreatitis and hypertriglyceridemia is a rare phenomenon, with mortality rates of up to 80%. A unique characteristic of the described case is the co-occurrence of non-immune haemolytic anaemia (NIHA) with the complex triad. It is suggested that this presentation is secondary to hyperlipidemia which leads to increased fragility of erythrocytes due to destabilization of red cell membranes.
Supportive treatment with intravenous insulin and blood transfusions is the cornerstone of treatment.

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Published

2020-12-09

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 12 (2020)

How to Cite

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Joustra M, Raidt J, Droog F, Veneman T. Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertriglyceridemia and Abdominal Pain due to Acute Pancreatitis Complicated by Non-immune Haemolytic Anaemia. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 9 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];7(12). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/2085

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