Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To describe an extreme presentation of the chylomicronemia syndrome resulting in multiorgan system dysfunction. PATIENT: A 40-year-old African American male with no past medical history presented with multiorgan system dysfunction manifested by acute respiratory failure and acute kidney injury. He was noted to have very-high triglyceride levels (>5000 mg/dL) at admission. INTERVENTIONS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Severe chylomicronemia can cause multiorgan system dysfunction related to hyperviscosity. Early institution of plasmapheresis to reduce the triglyceride-rich lipoproteins can improve tissue perfusion and prevent further organ damage.
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Authors | Rahul G Argula, Charlie Strange, Milos N Budisavljevic |
Journal | Journal of intensive care medicine
(J Intensive Care Med)
2014 May-Jun
Vol. 29
Issue 3
Pg. 175-8
ISSN: 1525-1489 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23753228
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Blood Viscosity
- Humans
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I
(complications)
- Male
- Multiple Organ Failure
(etiology)
- Plasmapheresis
- Triglycerides
(blood)
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