| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968199 | Clinica Chimica Acta | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
IntroductionPseudohyponatraemia is uncommonly associated with severe hypercholesterolaemia. Severe hypercholesterolaemia encountered in obstructive jaundice due to an abnormal lipoprotein, lipoprotein X (LpX), may result in pseudohyponatraemia.Case reportWe report a case of falsely low sodium measurements in a patient with severe hypercholesterolaemia due to obstructive liver disease. The pathophysiology, complications and analytical effects of LpX are briefly discussed.ConclusionThe possibility of pseudohyponatraemia should be considered in severely hypercholesterolaemic samples.
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Authors
Mia le Riche, Lesley J. Burgess, A. David Marais,