Tangier disease

Tangier disease (TD) is a rare lipoprotein metabolism disorder characterized biochemically by an almost complete absence of plasma high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and clinically by liver, spleen, lymph node and tonsil enlargement along with peripheral neuropathy in children and adolescents, and, occasionally, cardiovascular disease in adults.

Ectropion

An outward turning (eversion) or rotation of the eyelid margin.


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Ocular complications of Tangier disease.
Pressly TA, Scott WJ, Ide CH, Winkler A, Reams GP.
Am J Med. 1987;83(5):991-4.
Ectropion and incomplete eyelid closure may precede corneal clouding and should be recognized as signs associated with Tangier disease.