For the following dyslipidemias, select the most characteristic finding.Hyperchylomicronemia.
Very elevated triglycerides are a prominent feature of this disorder. In the familial type 1 form, the defect is believed to be a deficiency of lipoprotein lipase activity. It is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome, and usually presents in childhood with typical eruptive xanthoma and abdominal pain secondary to acute pancreatitis. Secondary hyperchylomicronemia (diabetes, hypothyroidism, uremia) is a much more common syndrome.
palmar plane xanthomas
triglycerides > 1000
subcutaneous extensor tendon xanthomas
low serum cholesterol
Endocrinology