Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia
Obesity
Obesity
Childhood nutrition and obesity: Information for patients and families (The Primary School)
Glycolysis
Citric acid cycle
Physiological changes during exercise
Essential fructosuria
Hereditary fructose intolerance
Galactosemia
Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency
Lactose intolerance
Glycogen storage disease type III
Glycogen storage disease type IV
Glycogen storage disease type V
Krabbe disease
Hartnup disease
Alkaptonuria
Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency
Abetalipoproteinemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Carbohydrates and sugars
Fats and lipids
Proteins
Vitamin K deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency
Excess Vitamin A
Excess Vitamin D
Folate (Vitamin B9) deficiency
Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
Beriberi
Iodine deficiency
Zinc deficiency
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency and toxicity: Pathology review
Zinc deficiency and protein-energy malnutrition: Pathology review
Water-soluble vitamin deficiency and toxicity: B1-B7: Pathology review
Eating disorders: Clinical
Placebo effect and masking
Prader-Willi syndrome
Hunger and satiety
Development of the digestive system and body cavities
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Abetalipoproteinemia
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Key Takeaways
Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder in which the body is unable to absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the diet. It typically presents in early childhood with steatorrhea (fatty feces), abdominal distension, and failure to thrive. Later on, it may progress to peripheral neuropathy, and vision impairment, especially night blindness. The diagnosis of Abetalipoproteinemia involves clinical findings and serum lipid analysis. The treatment focuses on limiting fat-rich diets, and supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins.