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Secondary Causes of Hypercholesterolemia

(Starc, 1996)

Endocrine disorders

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hypothyroidism

Renal Disorders

  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Renal failure

Drugs

  • Adrenal steroids
  • Isotretinoin
  • Thiazides
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Alcohol

Hepatic Disease

  • Obstructive liver disease
  • Hepatitis

Storage Diseases

  • Gaucher disease
  • Von Gierke disease

Other

  • Acute intermittent porphyria
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Obesity
  • Cigarette smoking