Hyperlipoproteinemia

Hyperlipoproteinemia DISORDERS OF PLASMA LIPOPROTEINS (DYSLIPOPROTEINEMIA) HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA There is an elevation of circulating lipoproteins. Fredrickson’s Classification of hyperlipoproteinemia are of 5 types- I. Type I (familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency) Deficiency of lipoprotein lipase or apo C-II. Elevated levels of chylomicrons Triglyceride level is increased. Clinical features- Acute pancreatitis Eruptive xanthoma Hepatosplenomegaly Treatment- Gene therapy.  II. Type II- 2 […]