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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2015; 3(4): 371-376
Published online Apr 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i4.371
Published online Apr 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i4.371
Table 2 Factors associated with dysbetalipoproteinemia overt expression
| Environmental-hormonal | Genetic | Secondary dysbetalipoproteinemia |
| Drugs (corticosteroids, tamoxifen, retinoids, antipsychotics) | Familial hypercholesterolemia | Multiple myeloma |
| Alcohol consumption | Familial combined hypercholesterolemia | Paraproteinemia |
| Hypothyroidism | Reduced hepatic lipase activity | Systemic lupus erythematous |
| Pregnancy | Decreased lipoprotein lipase activity | |
| Diabetes, insulin resistance | ||
| Obesity | ||
| Diet rich in saturated fats and carbohydrates |
- Citation: Kei A, Miltiadous G, Bairaktari E, Hadjivassiliou M, Cariolou M, Elisaf M. Dysbetalipoproteinemia: Two cases report and a diagnostic algorithm. World J Clin Cases 2015; 3(4): 371-376
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v3/i4/371.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v3.i4.371