Hypolipoproteinemia

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Overview
Causes
Classification Abetalipoproteinemia Hypobetalipoproteinemia Familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia LCAT Deficiency Chylomicron retention disease Tangier disease Familial combined hypolipidemia
Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Hypolipidemia, low lipoprotein

Classification

Shown below is an algorithm depicting the classification of hypolipoproteinemia into primary and secondary.

Hypolipoproteinemia

Primary (Genetic)

Secondary

Abetalipoproteinemia Apolipoprotein 1 deficiency Chylomicron retention disease Familial combined hypolipidemia Hypobetalipoproteinemia LCAT deficiency Primary alphalipoproteinemia PCSK9 deficiency Tangier disease

Anemia Criticial illness Chronic inflammation Chronic liver disease Hyperthyroidism Infection Malabsorption Malignancy

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1

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