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In this study we have addressed the heterogeneity of extended blood biochemical and genetic parameters across a cohort of children using an unsupervised hierarchical clustering approach. In addition to correctly classifying individuals into the two classes recognized in clinical studies for familial hypercholesterolaemia (with and without genetic diagnosis), a subset of patients with mixed characteristics was systematically identified as representing a third category. The careful analysis of biochemical, genetic, and anthropomorphic characteristics that constitute hallmarks of each group provides detailed insights into the characteristics of each group, contributing to unravel the complexity of FH and dyslipidaemic phenotypes. 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