For the following dyslipidemias, select the most characteristic finding.Type III hyperlipoproteinemia.
In the rare familial form, raised yellow plaques appear on palms and fingers, and reddish-yellow xanthomas occur on the elbows. This disorder is felt to be secondary to accumulation of abnormal chylomicron and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) remnants. It is probably due to inherited homozygous defects in Apo E-II structure.
palmar plane xanthomas
triglycerides > 1000
subcutaneous extensor tendon xanthomas
low serum cholesterol
Endocrinology