[Clinical and pathogenic aspects of secondary hyperlipoproteinemias]

The secondary hyperlipoproteinemias are frequent in "civilized" countries. Through new methods, the interest for secondary hyperlipoproteinemias is increasing, on theoretical and practical points of view. This paper reviews the hyperlipoproteinemias of alcoholism, renal and hepatic diseases, diabetes mellitus, abnormal thyroid function, and those secondary to various medications. For each of them, the clinical, pathophysiologic and therapeutic aspects are described.