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Diagnostic algorithm for familial chylomicronemia syndrome.
Atherosclerosis. Supplements - 1 Jan 2017
Stroes Erik, Moulin Philippe, Parhofer Klaus G, Rebours Vinciane, Löhr J-Matthias, Averna Maurizio
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BACKGROUND: Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare genetic disease that leads to severe hypertriglyceridemia often associated with recurrent episodes of pancreatitis. The recognition and correct diagnosis of the disease is challenging due to its rarity, and to the lack of specificity of signs and symptoms. Lipid experts, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, pancreatologists, and general practitioners...
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