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1
Q

What is the name of the syndrome?

A

Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome

2
Q

What are the clinical features?

A
  1. Ataxia
  2. Acanthocytosis
  3. Retinitis pigmentosa
  4. Fat malabsorption
  5. Steatorrhea
  6. FTT
3
Q

What are the biochemical findings?

A
  1. Decreased serum cholesterol
  2. Decreased serum TG
  3. Absent serum beta-lipoproteins