Medication-induced hyperlipoproteinemia
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Medication-induced hyperlipoproteinemia is a condition that results from the decreasing of lipoprotein lipase
activity resulting in eruptive xanthoma
s.
Lipoprotein lipase
Lipoprotein lipase is a member of the lipase gene family, which includes pancreatic lipase, hepatic lipase, and endothelial lipase. It is a water soluble enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides in lipoproteins, such as those found in chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins , into two free...
activity resulting in eruptive xanthoma
Xanthoma
A xanthoma , from Greek xanthos, ξανθος, "yellow", is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material in tendons or other body parts in various disease states...
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See also
- Normolipoproteinemic xanthomatosisNormolipoproteinemic xanthomatosisNormolipoproteinemic xanthomatosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by a xanthoma in the presence of normal cholesterol and lipoprotein levels....
- Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
- Skin lesion