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Chylomicronemia syndrome - Prevention

Alternative Names

Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency

Prevention:

There is no way to prevent this syndrome, but sticking to a fat-free diet can prevent its symptoms.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Benlian P, De Gennes JL, Foubert L, Zhang H, Gagne SE, Hayden M. Premature atherosclerosis in patients with familial chylomicronemia caused by mutations in the lipoprotein lipase gene. N Engl J Med. 1997;336(14):1026-1027.