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Chylomicronemia syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency

Treatment

A completely fat-free diet is required.

Prognosis

Disease manifestations tend to recede dramatically when patients adhere to the fat-free diet.

Complications

When untreated, the excess chylomicrons may lead to bouts of pancreatitis, which can be extremely painful. There seems to be no increased risk for atherosclerotic heart disease.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms associated with this syndrome and you have not had your blood triglyceride levels measured or if you are due for a routine physical examination.

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