| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4023906 | Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A case of grade III lipemia retinalis is reported in a 14-year-old girl presenting to the emergency department with fatigue and somnolence. Diabetic ketoacidosis diagnostic of type 1 diabetes mellitus and severe hypertriglyceridemia (23,508Â mg/dL) were found on routine blood tests. The patient was admitted to the hospital, kept NPO, and intravenous insulin was started. Her symptoms rapidly improved as did the lipid panel and fundus exam. Cases of lipemia retinalis described in the literature typically occur at a blood triglyceride level above 2000-2500Â mg/dL. A high level of chylomicrons is responsible for the milky appearance of the serum and retinal vessels. Once the blood triglyceride level decreases significantly, the fundus appearance usually returns to normal.
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Authors
H. El Rami, E. Chelala, H.R. Kourié, J. Antoun,