Use of therapeutic plasma exchange to remove lipoprotein X in a patient with vanishing bile duct syndrome presenting with cholestasis, pseudohyponatremia, and hypercholesterolemia: A case report and review of literature
Yujung Jung,
Heather A. Nelson,
David Ming‐Hung Lin
Abstract:IntroductionLipoprotein X (Lp‐X) is an abnormal lipoprotein found in multiple disease conditions, including liver dysfunction and cholestasis. High Lp‐X concentrations can interfere with some laboratory testing that may result in spurious results. The detection of Lp‐X can be challenging, and there is currently a lack of consensus regarding the management of Lp‐X other than treating the underlying disease.Case PresentationA 42‐year‐old female with Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with dexamethasone, high dose cytara… Show more
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