Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (also known as `familial chylomicronemia syndrome`, `chylomicronemia`, `chylomicronemia syndrome` and `hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia`) is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase.{rp|533} As a result, afflicted individuals lack the ability to produce lipoprotein lipase enzymes necessary f...