Fast Facts: Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

by Davidson and Michael H. Davidson

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is an ultra-rare genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal build-up of chylomicrons, the largest type of lipoprotein, which transport dietary fat from the gut to the rest of the body. Patients with FCS often experience severe symptoms, the most feared of which is acute, potentially life-threatening, pancreatitis. This resource is intended to raise awareness of FCS among all members of the healthcare team...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3318069841
• ISBN13: 9783318069846
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: S. Karger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 6.0"