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KMID : 0354719920160030241
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Journal of Korean Diabetes Association
1992 Volume.16 No. 3 p.241 ~ p.245
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A Case of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia Associated with Cutaneous Xanthomatosis
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Abstract
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Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a common autosomal dominant disorder in which the concentration of VLDL is elevated in the plasma.
A 34-year-old male was admitted to the hospital because of multiple nodular eruptions on both upper & lower extremities and back
The laboratory examinations showed turbid plasma which had been kept standing at 4℃ for 24 hours, increased serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Lipoprotein electrophoresis revealed type IV pattern. His father also showed
hypertriglyceridemia.
On the basis of pedigree analysis, clinical manifestation, and serum lipid tests, familial hypertriglyceridemia was diagnosed.
The laboratory findings were much improved by low cholesterol diet, oral hypoglycemic agent and lipid lowering agents, patients was still regulary followed up OPD base.
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