6 Questions
What is the primary manifestation of a lipoprotein metabolism disorder?
Hyperlipidemia
What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias?
Electrophoretic patterns of plasma proteins
What is characterized by neurologic symptoms and a complete absence of B-lipoproteins?
Hypobetalipoproteinemia
What is a rare familial disorder characterized by recurrent polyneuropathy and low plasma cholesterol levels?
Tangier disease
What is the effect of hypobetalipoproteinemia on fat absorption?
Fat absorption is greatly reduced
What is the treatment efficacy for preventing neurologic symptoms in hypobetalipoproteinemia?
No effective treatment is available
Learn about the different types of hyperlipidemia, including primary and secondary hyperlipidemia, and how they can be classified based on plasma electrophoretic patterns. Understand the characteristics of each type and their underlying causes.
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