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Last Updated: 12/26/2025

Clinical Presentation and Management of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Epidemiology and Asymptomatic Presentation

Severe Hypertriglyceridemia – Symptomatic Manifestations

Abdominal Pain and Pancreatitis

Dermatologic Findings

Ophthalmologic Findings

Diagnostic Thresholds

  • Mild: 150–199 mg/dL
  • Moderate: 200–999 mg/dL
  • Severe: 1,000–1,999 mg/dL
  • Very severe: ≥2,000 mg/dL

Management Recommendations