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Familial chylomicronemia is a disease in which a genetic mutation affects the ability of the organism to metabolize triglycerides bound to lipoproteins, causing extremely high plasma triglycerides and associated consequences. The most frequent complication is acute pancreatitis, which may lead to multiorganic failure or pancreatic insufficiency. Familial chylomicronemia also exerts a profound negative impact on quality of life, social relationships and professional development. The gene most frequently affected is lipoprotein lipase-1