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Sitosterolemia is really a rare genetic disease, where fat comes from vegatables and fruits accumulate in the blood and tissues.
SYMPTOMS
Accumulation of fat leads to:
- atherosclerosis
- Abnormality of red blood cells
- Deposition of fat from the tendon (xantoma).
TREATMENT
Eliminate intake of foods abundant in plant fats (like vegetable oil) and taking cholestyramine resin.
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