Sitosterolemia: a review and update of pathophysiology, clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and management
Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 7 - 7
Published: Jan 1, 2016
Abstract
Sitosterolemia is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by increased plant sterol levels, xanthomas, and accelerated atherosclerosis. Although it was originally reported in patients with normolipemic xanthomas, severe hypercholesterolemia have been reported in patients with sitosterolemia, especially in children. Sitosterolemia is caused by increased intestinal absorption and decreased biliary excretion of sterols resulting from...
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Title
Sitosterolemia: a review and update of pathophysiology, clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and management
Published Date
Jan 1, 2016
Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
7 - 7
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