Severe Pre-eclampsia Complicated by Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Acute pancreatitis, while rare, can be a severe complication of gravidic hypertension, particularly in the third trimester or immediate postpartum period. Common causes include biliary tract lithiasis and dyslipidemia, with gravidic hypertension being a rare contributing factor. We present a case of acute pancreatitis following severe pre-eclampsia in a 31-year-old primiparous woman, who underwent an emergency caesarean section due to severe pre-eclampsia, complicated by a retroplacental hematoma and fetal death in utero. Three days postpartum, the patient developed abdominal pain, which led to the diagnosis of stage C acute pancreatitis confirmed by CT scan. Biliary lithiasis was ruled out via ultrasound. The patient’s condition improved with conservative treatment, and she was discharged after stabilization.