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High risk for hyperlipidemia and the metabolic syndrome after an episode of hypertriglyceridemia during 13-cis retinoic acid therapy for acne: a pharmacogenetic study.
Annals of internal medicine - 16 Apr 2002
Rodondi Nicolas, Darioli Roger, Ramelet Albert-Adrien, Hohl Daniel, Lenain Vincent, Perdrix Jean, Wietlisbach Vincent, Riesen Walter F, Walther Thomas, Medinger Laurent, Nicod Pascal, Desvergne Béatrice, Mooser Vincent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Administration of 13-cis retinoic acid (isotretinoin) for acne is occasionally accompanied by hyperlipidemia. It is not known why some persons develop this side effect. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether isotretinoin triggers a familial susceptibility to hyperlipidemia and the metabolic syndrome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional comparison. SETTING: University hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland. PARTICIPANTS: 102...
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