Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

Introduction: Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

Description of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (medical condition): Type III hyperlipoproteinemia is a rare genetic condition characterized by increased blood levels of intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) which in turn causes high cholesterol levels. The high IDL levels are caused by an abnormality in apolipoprotein E. Apolipoprotein E is a protein found on IDLs which allows the IDLs to bind to liver cells. Without this binding process, the level of IDLs in the blood increase. Lipoproteins are responsible for transporting cholesterol in the bloodstream and high levels of them in the bloodstream means that there are high levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream.

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Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III: An autosomal recessively inherited disorder characterized by the accumulation of intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL or broad-beta-lipoprotein). IDL has a CHOLESTEROL to TRIGLYCERIDES ratio greater than that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS. This disorder is due to mutation of APOLIPOPROTEIN E, a receptor-binding component of VLDL and CHYLOMICRONS, resulting in their reduced clearance and high plasma levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides.
Source: MeSH 2007

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III:

• Hyperlipoproteinemia
• Type

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III as a Disease

Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III: Another name for Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia
  »Symptoms of Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia
  »Treatments for Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia

Symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Some of the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III incude:

• Asymptomatic in early stages
• Xanthoma
• High level of triglycerides
• Enlarged liver
• Enlarged spleen

See full list of 8 symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia) include:

• Dietary changes and fibrate are the most effective therapy for Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia. Fibrates, nicotinic acid and statins may also be useful

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Treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III: For more treatment information about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III, see treatment of Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia (Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III)

Terms associated with Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III:

Terms Similar to Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III:

• Broad Beta Disease
• Dysbetalipoproteinemia
• Dysbetalipoproteinemia, Familial

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

• Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
• Hyperlipoproteinemias

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

The following list attempts to classify Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn
    • Metabolism, Inborn Errors
      • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
        • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolic Diseases
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
      • Dyslipidemias
        • Hyperlipidemias
          • Hyperlipoproteinemias
            • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolic Diseases
    • Metabolism, Inborn Errors
      • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
        • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

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