ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA TREATED WITH PARENTERAL AND ORAL VITAMINS A AND E, AND WITH MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES

Abstract

An 11 yr old girl with abetalipoproteinemia was treated with parenteral vitamin A and vitamin E for 2 1/2 yr. Some improvement in neurological and visual deficits was noted. On changing to oral vitamin E and later with addition of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) to the diet, a considerable improvement in her general well being, neuromuscular lesions and ophthalmological symptoms was noted. This regimen is being adhered to for 5 1/2 yr. The condition is stable with no further improvement.