Familial chylomicronemia syndrome
A rare genetic hyperlipidemia characterized by excessive increase in plasma triglyceride levels due to the accumulation of chylomicrons which manifests biochemically as severe hypertriglyceridemia. Clinical manifestations include recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis abdominal pain nausea fatigue diarrhea hepatosplenomegaly eruptive xanthomas lipemia retinalis and failure to thrive. Children may be asymptomatic with later onset of symptoms. The condition is not associated with severe atherosclerosis.
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Familial chylomicronemia syndrome?
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Advocacy Organizations
FCS Foundation
To establish a global support network to promote advocacy and education for patients and caregivers living with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS).
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
We support, educate, and advocate for patients & families affected by metabolic disorders.
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
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