Type I hyperlipoproteinemia; Familial chylomicronemia
Prevention
There is no known prevention for this rare, inherited disorder. Awareness of risks may allow early detection. Following a very low fat diet can dramatically improve the symptoms of this disease.
Review Date: 5/16/2007
Reviewed By: Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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