Lipoprotein-X disease in the setting of severe cholestatic hepatobiliary autoimmune disease

J Clin Lipidol. 2017 Jan-Feb;11(1):282-286. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2016.09.016. Epub 2016 Oct 4.

Abstract

Severe cholestatic disease and hyperlipidemia are both commonly encountered by medical professionals. This article reviews the current pathophysiological model of lipoprotein-X syndrome related to 3 cases from 2 academic medical centers in the United States.

Keywords: Apheresis; Cholestatic liver disease; Hyperlipidemia; Lipoprotein; Lipoprotein-X disease; Liver transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
  • Cholestasis / complications*
  • Cholestasis / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipoprotein-X / metabolism*
  • Liver Diseases / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Lipoprotein-X