Familial LCAT deficiency in a child with nephrotic syndrome.

Conclusion: Although rare, LCAT deficiency should be in the differential diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome in the setting of abnormally low HDL cholesterol levels. PMID: 23391322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23391322?dopt=Abstract

Source: Clinical Nephrology - February 8, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rajpal JS, Mapellentz J, Mancera AD, Reed RC, Kim Y, Chavers BM Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research