Hypocholesterolaemia in a child with familial hypercholesterolaemia

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Jemma Weidinger, Cherie Conroy, Damon A. Bell, Andrew Martin
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-271433
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References: 6

Abstract

A boy in early childhood with genetically confirmed familial hypercholesterolaemia was found to have an unusually low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. He had undergone a distal ileal resection and right hemicolectomy for ileal atresia and microcolon in the neonatal period. This case serves as a reminder of the surgical interventions sometimes used to treat severe hypercholesterolaemia in the pre-statin era.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Lipid metabolism and disorders Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e271433–e271433
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN