Lipoprotein lipase deficiency

A rare case of a 3 month old child with lipoprotein lipase deficiency who presented with bronchopneumonia is reported. After noticing lipaemic serum and lipaemia retinalis, a diagnosis of hyperlipoproteinaemia was considered. Lipoprotein lipase deficiency was confirmed with post heparin lipoprotein...

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Published in:Journal of postgraduate medicine (Bombay) 1997-07, Vol.43 (3), p.81-82
Main Authors: Shankar, K N, Bava, H S, Shetty, J, Joshi, M K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consanguinity
Humans
Infant
Lipids - blood
Lipoprotein Lipase - deficiency
Male
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Summary:A rare case of a 3 month old child with lipoprotein lipase deficiency who presented with bronchopneumonia is reported. After noticing lipaemic serum and lipaemia retinalis, a diagnosis of hyperlipoproteinaemia was considered. Lipoprotein lipase deficiency was confirmed with post heparin lipoprotein lipase enzyme activity estimation.
ISSN:0022-3859