Key result
Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is an under-recognized genetic cause of severe hypertriglyceridaemia and recurrent acute pancreatitis, managed primarily with a lifelong very low-fat diet.
Why the study?
Familial chylomicronemia syndrome carries a high risk of recurrent acute pancreatitis, yet few healthcare providers are familiar with it and the condition remains under-recognized.
Design
Review
Authors
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FCS under-recognition delays diagnosis after recurrent HTG-AP; leaves open whether targeted education improves outcomes.
Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is an under-recognized genetic cause of severe hypertriglyceridemia requiring a lifelong very low-fat diet for management, with new targeted therapies in development.
Baass et al. (2019) conducted a review in Familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is an under-recognized genetic cause of severe hypertriglyceridaemia and recurrent acute pancreatitis, managed primarily with a lifelong very low-fat diet.
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