Hypertriglyceridemia differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Differential diagnosis

  • Diabetes - Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, retinopathy and neuropathy may be present.
  • Liver disease - Spider angioma or jaundice (stigmata of chronic liver disease)
  • Hypothyroidism - Weight gain, sluggishness, dry hair/skin
  • Renal failure - Pruritus, elevated BUN and creatinine
  • Medications - estrogens, retinoic acid, hydrochlorothiazide, beta-blockers and antiretroviral therapy (lipodystrophy)

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