Hypertriglyceridemia in homozygous beta-thalassemia.
A case of hypertriglyceridemia in association with homozygous beta-thalassemia in an 11-month-old female infant is reported. The hypertriglyceridemia proved to be secondary, as it was indicated by clinical features as well as laboratory findings. Attention is called to a possible alteration of lipid metabolism in association with thalassemia major.
D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood*
D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol