Clinically diagnosed with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS)
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I used to be an actor until my disease took that ability away from me.
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Barbara (aged 34) was clinically diagnosed with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS).
- Barbara was first diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (AP) at 19 years of age.
- A second episode of AP in her late 20s resulted in a pregnancy loss at 23 weeks, prompting a deeper assessment by a lipidologist.
- A genetic test for common mutations associated with FCS was inconclusive. However, she was given a diagnosis of FCS based on established clinical signs and symptoms.14
Clinical Presentation
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Drastic triglyceride fluctuations, ranging between 2850 mg/dL and 5000 mg/dL
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Recurrent acute pancreatitis
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Has experienced little to no response to traditional oral medications used to lower triglyceride levels
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Pregnancy loss at 23 weeks due to complications from her second episode of acute pancreatitis