Abetalipoproteinemia; Acanthocytosis; Apolipoprotein B deficiency
Prevention
High doses of fat-soluble vitamins may slow the progression of some problems, such as retina damage and decreased vision.
References
Rodriguez-Oquendo A, Kwiterovich Jr PO. Dyslipidemias. In: Fernandes J, Saudubray J-M, van den Berghe G, Walter JH, eds. Inborn metabolic diseases: diagnosis and treatment. Germany: Springer; 2006:400-401.
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Review Date: 08/11/2009
Reviewed By: Diana Chambers, MS, EdD, Certified Genetics Counselor (ABMG),
Charter Member of the ABGC, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN.
Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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