Lipoprotein disorder
Overview
Abnormal lipoprotein use or processing by the body. The main repercussions of the disorder tends to be fatty deposits called xanthomas and premature heart disease. Examples of specific lipoprotein disorders includes type II hyperlipoproteinemia, hypoalphalipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia and high lipoprotein a levels. Lipoprotein disorders can also result in harmfully low levels of lipoproteins which can cause symptoms such as failure to thrive and neuromuscular degeneration. Abetalipoproteinemia is an example of a lipoprotein disorder involving low blood lipoprotein levels. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lipoprotein disorder is available below.
Symptoms
Overweight Xanthomas Hyperuricemia Premature coronary artery disease Yellow palmar creases
Causes
High blood fats Hyperlipidemia Hereditary hyperlipidemia
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Lipoprotein disorder" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Lipoprotein disorder that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Lipoprotein disorder" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Lipoprotein disorder.