Risk factors are a history of familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency , familial dysbetalipoproteinemia , familial combined hyperlipidemia , dietary factors, and associated diseases. The incidence is 5 out of 10,000 people. The symptoms vary depending on the specific disease manifested. Signs And Tests Examination and tests may reveal an enlarged liver and spleen, inflammation of the pancreas, fatty deposits under the skin, or deposits in the retina of the eye. A layer of chylomicrons is present when blood is centrifuged and the triglyceride level is extremely elevated.
Treatment See the specific disease.
See the specific associated disorders. Complications See the specific associated disorders. There may be an increased risk for heart disease . Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have any of the disorders associated with this syndrome and you have not had your blood triglyceride levels measured or you are due for a routine physical examination . Prevention See the specific associated disorders.