Familial hyperlipoproteinemia type 3

Overview

Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3: A rare genetic disorder characterized by the body's impaired ability to break down certain lipids (triglycerides) which results in their buildup in the blood.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 includes the 12 symptoms listed below: * Angina * Abdominal pain * Nodules in tendons * Xanthoma striata palmaris * Xanthoma * Enlarged liver * Enlarged spleen * Gallstones * Cholecystitis * Atheromatosis * Increased blood uric acid level * Increased intermediated density lipid levels

Causes

* Abdominal pain * Angina * Cholecystitis * Enlarged liver * Enlarged spleen * Gallstones

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 signs or Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 symptoms.