Hyperlipoproteinemia type V
Hyperlipoproteinemia type V
Definition
A severe type of hyperlipidemia, sometimes familial, that is characterized by the elevation of both plasma chylomicrons and triglycerides contained in very-low-density lipoproteins. Type V hyperlipoproteinemia is often associated with diabetes mellitus and is not caused by reduced lipoprotein lipase activity as in hyperlipoproteinemia type I.
Also known as familial APOA5 deficiency, familial apolipoprotein A-V deficiency, familial apolipoprotein A5 deficiency, HLP type 5, major hyperlipidemia — per MONDO