The curious case of the orange coloured tonsils

Abstract Tangier disease is an extremely rare and severe form of high density lipoprotein deficiency. Even though there is no specific therapy for patients with Tangier disease, it is important to recognize the clinical presentation as patients are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2014-12, Vol.78 (12), p.2305-2307
Main Authors: Ravesloot, M.J.L, Bril, H, Braamskamp, M.J, Wiegman, A, Wong Chung, R.P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analphalipoproteinemia
Child, Preschool
High density lipoprotein
Humans
Lipid metabolism disorder
Lipoprotein
Male
Otolaryngology
Palatine Tonsil - pathology
Pediatrics
Tangier disease
Tangier Disease - diagnosis
Tonsil
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Summary:Abstract Tangier disease is an extremely rare and severe form of high density lipoprotein deficiency. Even though there is no specific therapy for patients with Tangier disease, it is important to recognize the clinical presentation as patients are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and subsequent CVD. The case discussed in this report, illustrates the importance of recognizing that orange discoloured tonsils are an indication that the patient could be suffering from Tangier's disease.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.09.011