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Lipemia retinalis in a 35-day-old infant with hyperlipoproteinemia: case report

Lipemia retinalis em recém-nascido com 35 dias: relato de caso

A rare case of hyperlipropoteinemia in a 35-day-old infant who presented not only high blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides but also an ocular manifestation described as lipemia retinalis. The fundoscopic abnormality cleared as the levels of chilomicrons in plasma dropped. Lipemia retinalis is an important and reliable parameter of high levels of chilomicrons and triglycerides and should be considered as a significant clue while diagnosing.

Hyperlipropoteinemia type I; Hyperlipidemias; Eye manifestations; Retinal diseases; Retinal vessels; Human; Infant, newborn; Case reports


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