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Migratory polyarthritis in familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia)

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Metabolic disorders are often encountered in clinical practice. Some of these diseases are associated with dermatological and musculoskeletal manifestations. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by elevated cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, xanthomas and early onset atherosclerosis. Tendinitis and arthritis have been rarely reported in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. Here is presented a case of a young girl with migratory polyarthritis, who was diagnosed as probable homozygote familial hypercholesterolemia with hypercholesterolemic arthritis. A proper knowledge of cutaneous manifestations helps to identify patients at risk, establish the underlying diagnosis, and start early and effective therapy.

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Chakraborty, P.P., Mukhopadhyay, S., Achar, A. et al. Migratory polyarthritis in familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia). Indian J Pediatr 77, 329–331 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-010-0021-5

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Key words

  • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
  • Migratory polyarthritis
  • Foam cells
  • Tuberous/ tendon xanthomas
  • Type IIa Hyperlipoproteinemia