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The familial chylomicronemia syndrome.
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America - 1 Sept 1998
Santamarina-Fojo S
Abstract excerpt
The chylomicronemia syndrome is a disorder characterized by severe hypertriglyceridemia and fasting chylomicronemia. Genetic causes of the syndrome are rare and include deficiency of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), apolipoprotein C-II, and familial inhibitor of LPL. Patients with familial forms of hypertriglyceridemia in combination with secondary acquired disorders account for most individuals presenting with...
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