Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency


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Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease
Alternative Names

Type I hyperlipoproteinemia; Familial chylomicronemia


Prevention

There is no known prevention for this rare, inherited disorder. Awareness of risks may allow early detection. Prompt institution of a very low fat diet can dramatically improve the symptoms of this disease.



Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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