Why the study?
Familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome is an uncommon condition with limited literature and treatment options, particularly in pediatric patients presenting with severe hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis.
Population
1 14-year-old female with familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome and acute pancreatitis
Design
Case report
Follow-up
9-month follow-ups
Authors
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Highlights challenges managing pediatric familial hyperchylomicronemia; leaves open targeted therapies.
A combination of restrictive diet and lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy successfully reduced severe hypertriglyceridemia in a pediatric patient with familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome.
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