Tangier disease
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Tangier disease or hypoalphalipoproteinemia is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by a severe reduction in the amount of high density lipoprotein (HDL), often referred to as "good cholesterol", in the bloodstream.[2] Worldwide, approximately 100 cases have even been identified.[3][4]
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Other names | Familial alpha-lipoprotein deficiency[1]:ā535ā |
Specialty | Endocrinology |
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The disorder was originally discovered on Tangier Island off the coast of Virginia, but has now been identified in people from many countries.