Abetalipoproteinemia Information

Abetalipoproteinemia Information

Abetalipoproteinemia can be defined as the rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels. Individuals with abetalipoproteinemia may be prescribed special vitamin E supplements by a physician to treat this disorder.

Abetalipoproteinemia Symptoms

Here are the list of some of the Abetalipoproteinemia Symptoms:

• Autosomal recessive inheritance
• Malabsorption/chronic diarrhoea
• Areflexia/hyporeflexia
• Ataxia/incoordination
• Hypotonia
• Movement disorder
• Retinal pigmentary changes peripheral
• Visual loss-severe