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Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder in which both cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated in the plasma of the blood.
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Symptoms
Symptoms may not be seen until age 20 or older. Yellow deposits of fatty material in the skin called xanthomas may appe...
Causes
The condition is caused by a gene defect that results in a build up of large lipoprotein particles that contain both ch...
Tests
Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition include: Angiogram; Genetic testing for apolipoprotein E (apoE; Heart...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control underlying conditions such as obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes, which can make...
Complications
Heart attack; Stroke; Peripheral vascular disease; Intermittent claudication; Gangrene of the lower extremities.
Prevention
Screening for family members of people with familial dysbetalipoproteinemia may lead to early detection and treatment. ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen, do not improve with treatment, or new symptoms develop. Call a genet...
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