Abstract

Hypolipidemia is a decrease in plasma lipoprotein caused by primary (genetic) or secondary (acquired) factors. Unlike hyperlipidemia physicians are usually unaware of hypolipidemia, its causes and consequences. However, it might be a marker for an underlying, serious problem. Unexplained hypolipidemia should always be investigated for a possible cause. In this report, causes and mechanisms of primary and secondary hypolipidemias in children were discussed.