Chylomicron retention disease

Definition

Chylomicron retention disease (CRD) is a type of familial hypocholesterolemia characterized by malnutrition, failure to thrive, growth failure, vitamin E deficiency and hepatic, neurologic and ophthalmologic complications.

Also known as Anderson disease, chylomicron retention disease, CMRD, CRD — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0060357 per MONDO
• MESH C535460 per MONDO
• OMIM 246700 per MONDO
• Orphanet 71 per MONDO
• SCTID 702364003 per MONDO
• UMLS C0795956 per MONDO