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Sep 2026
Hypercholesterolemia in Underweight Individuals: Mechanisms, Clinical Significance and Practical Recommendations
Introduction. Hypercholesterolemia is typically associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, yet elevated total and LDL cholesterol are also frequently observed in underweight individuals, including patients with anorexia nervosa (AN). This paradox can cause diagnostic uncertainty when lipid results are interpreted...
Julia Obersztyn, Aleksandra Mliczek, A. Szczecińska et al.
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