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A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed with corneal dystrophy (figure 1) and anaemia. Analytically, she showed an altered lipid profile (cholesterol 172 mg/dL, triglycerides 173 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 6.6 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol… Click to show full abstract
A 44-year-old woman was diagnosed with corneal dystrophy (figure 1) and anaemia. Analytically, she showed an altered lipid profile (cholesterol 172 mg/dL, triglycerides 173 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 6.6 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 131 mg/dL, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol 45 mg/dL, VLDL triglycerides 143 mg/dL, apo A 62 mg/dL, apo B 69.6 mg/dL, lipoprotein A <2.5 mg/dL) and proteinuria between 1 and 2 g/day. A renal biopsy was performed. Histology revealed the presence of segmental hyaline lesions and irregular mesangial enlargement. Glomerular capillary walls showed parietal thickening and subendothelial deposits, vacuolisation and frequent images of reduplication of the basement membrane (figure 2). Electron microscopy showed lipid deposition …
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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