Author(s): Alex N. Bastick | Jet J. Bakker | Remi Wulkan | Johannes M. M. Boots
Journal: International Journal of Clinical Medicine
ISSN 2158-284X
Volume: 03;
Issue: 03;
Start page: 225;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Triglycerides | Milk
ABSTRACT
Drinking milk is generally considered to fit in a healthy diet. In this case report however, it is demonstrated that drinking an excessive amount of milk in a relatively short period of time can form a serious health risk, mainly due to the extremely elevated level of triglycerides. To our knowledge, the levels of triglycerides that were measured in this patient are one of the highest ever reported. Moreover in this case report, etiology, diagnostic challenges and therapeutic options for such increased levels of triglycerides are discussed.
Journal: International Journal of Clinical Medicine
ISSN 2158-284X
Volume: 03;
Issue: 03;
Start page: 225;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Triglycerides | Milk
ABSTRACT
Drinking milk is generally considered to fit in a healthy diet. In this case report however, it is demonstrated that drinking an excessive amount of milk in a relatively short period of time can form a serious health risk, mainly due to the extremely elevated level of triglycerides. To our knowledge, the levels of triglycerides that were measured in this patient are one of the highest ever reported. Moreover in this case report, etiology, diagnostic challenges and therapeutic options for such increased levels of triglycerides are discussed.