Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia: a potentially fatal disorder
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2008; 18 (8): 506-508
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ABSTRACT
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder in which both cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated in the plasma of the blood, which pre-disposes people to coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. We report two young boys with multiple cutaneous xanthomas and grossly abnormal serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Two of the family members had died of cardiovascular accidents in young age and rest of the family members had deranged lipid profile. Patients were managed with lipid lowering drugs and fat restriction diet. All family members were counseled and advised regular exercise and follow-up
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Assunto principal:
Triglicerídeos
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Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Xantomatose
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Colesterol
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Fatores de Risco
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Hiperlipoproteinemia Tipo III
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Lipídeos
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2008
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