Hyperchylomicronemia (Type I Familial Dyslipidemia)
- Autosomal Recessive
- Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency (LPL)
- Altered Apolipoprotein C-II (Apo C-II)
- Increased Chylomicrons
- Increased Cholesterol
- Increased Triglycerides
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- No Increased Risk for Atherosclerosis
- Eruptive/Pruritic Xanthomas
- Milky White Appearance of Blood When Drawn
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type IIa Familial Dyslipidemia)
- Autosomal Dominant
- Defective or Absent LDL Receptors
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB-100)
- Increased LDL
- Decreased HDL
- Type IIb also has Increased VLDL
- Accelerated Atherosclerosis
- Achilles Tendon Xanthomas
- Xanthelasma
- Corneal Arcus
Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Familial Dyslipidemia)
- Autosomal Recessive
- Defective Apolipoprotein E (Apo E)
- Increased Chylomicrons
- Increased VLDL
- Premature atherosclerosis
- Tuberoeruptive xanthomas
- Palmar xanthomas
Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV Familial Dyslipidemia)
- Autosomal Dominant
- Hepatic Overproduction of VLDL
- Related to Insulin Resistance
- Increased VLDL
- Increased Triglycerides (> 1000 mg/dL)
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Eruptive Xanthomas
- Increased Risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Increased Risk of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Abetalipoproteinemia
- Autosomal Recessive
- Deficiency of Apolipoproteins B-48 and B-100
- MTTP Gene Mutation
- Malabsorption
- Steatorrhea
- Failure to Thrive
- Ataxia
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration
- Lipid-Laden Enterocytes
- Acanthocytes
- Decreased Cholesterol and LDL
- Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
Hyperlipoproteinemia (Type V Dyslipidemia)
- Increased Cholesterol
- Increased VLDL
- Increased Chylomicrons
- Increased Triglycerides
- Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Xanthomas
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Lipid Panel
- Lifestyle Changes
- Statins
- Fibrates