familial chylomicronemia reported in a ten days old neonate
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there are no adequate data that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lowering triglyceride levels in infants. the authors report a neonate affected by familial hyperchylomicronemia, while being investigated for sepsis the serum sample obtained for blood counts was discovered to be lipaemic and the case was subsequently investigated for dyslipidemia. based on this very abnormal lipid profile compared to her age, we started her on statins. the parents were referred to a dietitian vigorous dietary fat restriction supplemented by fat-soluble vitamins including mixing food with olive oil and giving skimmed dairy products as she is growing. follow up is ongoing.
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Familial Chylomicronemia Reported in a Ten Days Old Neonate
There are no adequate data that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lowering triglyceride levels in infants. The authors report a neonate affected by familial hyperchylomicronemia, While being investigated for sepsis the serum sample obtained for blood counts was discovered to be lipaemic and the case was subsequently investigated for dyslipidemia. Based on this very abnormal lipid profile...
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international journal of pediatricsجلد ۳، شماره ۱.۲، صفحات ۴۴۹-۴۵۳
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