# Zhejiang medical case of hypertriglyceridemia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zhejiang-medical-case-of-hypertriglyceridemia
> Updated: 2026-10-31T02:16:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A 32-year-old woman in Zhejiang, China, was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis after consuming spicy crayfish and watermelon. Medical examinations revealed extreme hypertriglyceridemia, with triglyceride levels reaching 64.2 mmol/L, which is 37 times the normal limit. This high concentration of fat particles caused her plasma to appear thick and milky white.

Doctors at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine performed an emergency plasma exchange, replacing approximately 2.6 liters of plasma over two hours. The procedure successfully stabilized her condition and significantly reduced her lipid levels.

Medical staff noted that while the patient was not obese, several factors likely contributed to the condition. These included the long-term use of short-acting oral contraceptives, which can disrupt lipoprotein metabolism, and a diet involving frequent consumption of powdered milk, instant coffee containing vegetable cream, and sugary foods.

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