children s health issues
Other Rare Hereditary Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Sitosterolemia
In this disorder, fats from fruits and vegetables accumulate in blood and tissues. The buildup of fats leads to Atherosclerosis , early Treatment of sitosterolemia consists of reducing the intake of foods that are rich in plant fats, such as vegetable oils, and takingcholestyramineresin. Doctors may also give the drugezetimibe, which reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. 