Lipoprotein-X: A Case of Falsely Elevated LDL Hypercholesterolemia

JACC Case Rep. 2023 Mar 28:13:101799. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101799. eCollection 2023 May 3.

Abstract

Lipoprotein-X is an extremely rare cause of severe hyperlipidemia. We present a case of a 26-year-old man with primary sclerosing cholangitis who developed lipoprotein X-induced pseudohyponatremia with severe hyponatremia. In this case report, we also discuss the diagnostic approach and the treatment for lipoprotein X. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

Keywords: atherosclerosis; coronary circulation; dyslipidemias; hypercholesterolemia; lipid metabolism disorders.

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  • Case Reports