A 10-year-old boy is presented to ophthalmology OPD for white ring around the black of the eye. His father died of coronary heart disease. O/E Corneal arcus is found, xanthoma on Achilles tendon. His fasting blood cholesterol >300 mg/dl, Triglycerides within normal limit. What is the diagnosis?
Ans. B. Type IIA HyperlipoproteinemiaIdentifying features* Corneal arcus* History of coronary artery disease* Tendinous xanthoma* Very high cholesterol level* Triglycerides within normal limit.
Type I Hyperlipoproteinemia
Type II A Hyperlipoproteinemia
Type II B Hyperlipoproteinemia
Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia
Lipids