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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Lipaemia retinalis | |||
| synonyms = Lipemia retinalis | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]], [[Endocrinology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Retinal]] discoloration, [[visual impairment]] | |||
| complications = [[Pancreatitis]], [[atherosclerosis]] | |||
| onset = Usually in [[infancy]] or [[childhood]] | |||
| duration = Variable, depends on underlying condition | |||
| causes = [[Hyperlipidemia]], [[chylomicronemia]] | |||
| risks = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[dietary factors]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Fundoscopy]], [[blood test]] for lipid levels | |||
| differential = [[Diabetic retinopathy]], [[retinal detachment]] | |||
| prevention = [[Dietary management]], [[medication]] | |||
| treatment = [[Lipid-lowering therapy]], [[dietary changes]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on control of lipid levels | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Lipaemia retinalis''' is a rare ocular condition characterized by the appearance of creamy white retinal vessels due to the presence of high levels of lipids in the blood. This condition is often associated with severe [[hyperlipidemia]], particularly elevated levels of [[triglycerides]]. | '''Lipaemia retinalis''' is a rare ocular condition characterized by the appearance of creamy white retinal vessels due to the presence of high levels of lipids in the blood. This condition is often associated with severe [[hyperlipidemia]], particularly elevated levels of [[triglycerides]]. | ||
==Presentation== | ==Presentation== | ||
Lipaemia retinalis typically presents as a creamy or milky white discoloration of the retinal blood vessels, which can be observed during a [[fundus examination]]. The condition is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during an eye examination. However, in severe cases, it may be associated with visual disturbances. | Lipaemia retinalis typically presents as a creamy or milky white discoloration of the retinal blood vessels, which can be observed during a [[fundus examination]]. The condition is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during an eye examination. However, in severe cases, it may be associated with visual disturbances. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The primary cause of lipaemia retinalis is severe hyperlipidemia, which can be due to various underlying conditions, including: | The primary cause of lipaemia retinalis is severe hyperlipidemia, which can be due to various underlying conditions, including: | ||
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* [[Familial hyperlipidemia]] | * [[Familial hyperlipidemia]] | ||
* [[Pancreatitis]] | * [[Pancreatitis]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of lipaemia retinalis is primarily clinical, based on the characteristic appearance of the retinal vessels during a fundus examination. Additional tests to confirm the diagnosis and identify the underlying cause may include: | Diagnosis of lipaemia retinalis is primarily clinical, based on the characteristic appearance of the retinal vessels during a fundus examination. Additional tests to confirm the diagnosis and identify the underlying cause may include: | ||
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* [[Blood glucose]] levels | * [[Blood glucose]] levels | ||
* Genetic testing for familial hyperlipidemia | * Genetic testing for familial hyperlipidemia | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment of lipaemia retinalis focuses on managing the underlying hyperlipidemia. This may involve: | The treatment of lipaemia retinalis focuses on managing the underlying hyperlipidemia. This may involve: | ||
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* [[Lipid-lowering medications]] such as [[statins]], [[fibrates]], or [[niacin]] | * [[Lipid-lowering medications]] such as [[statins]], [[fibrates]], or [[niacin]] | ||
* Management of associated conditions like diabetes | * Management of associated conditions like diabetes | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis for lipaemia retinalis is generally good if the underlying hyperlipidemia is effectively managed. The retinal changes are usually reversible with appropriate treatment of the lipid disorder. | The prognosis for lipaemia retinalis is generally good if the underlying hyperlipidemia is effectively managed. The retinal changes are usually reversible with appropriate treatment of the lipid disorder. | ||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [[Hyperlipidemia]] | * [[Hyperlipidemia]] | ||
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* [[Pancreatitis]] | * [[Pancreatitis]] | ||
* [[Fundus examination]] | * [[Fundus examination]] | ||
[[Category:Eye diseases]] | [[Category:Eye diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | [[Category:Ophthalmology]] | ||
[[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | [[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | ||
{{Ophthalmology-stub}} | {{Ophthalmology-stub}} | ||
{{medicine-stub}} | {{medicine-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:22, 4 April 2025
| Lipaemia retinalis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Lipemia retinalis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Retinal discoloration, visual impairment |
| Complications | Pancreatitis, atherosclerosis |
| Onset | Usually in infancy or childhood |
| Duration | Variable, depends on underlying condition |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Hyperlipidemia, chylomicronemia |
| Risks | Genetic predisposition, dietary factors |
| Diagnosis | Fundoscopy, blood test for lipid levels |
| Differential diagnosis | Diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment |
| Prevention | Dietary management, medication |
| Treatment | Lipid-lowering therapy, dietary changes |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on control of lipid levels |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Lipaemia retinalis is a rare ocular condition characterized by the appearance of creamy white retinal vessels due to the presence of high levels of lipids in the blood. This condition is often associated with severe hyperlipidemia, particularly elevated levels of triglycerides.
Presentation[edit]
Lipaemia retinalis typically presents as a creamy or milky white discoloration of the retinal blood vessels, which can be observed during a fundus examination. The condition is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during an eye examination. However, in severe cases, it may be associated with visual disturbances.
Causes[edit]
The primary cause of lipaemia retinalis is severe hyperlipidemia, which can be due to various underlying conditions, including:
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of lipaemia retinalis is primarily clinical, based on the characteristic appearance of the retinal vessels during a fundus examination. Additional tests to confirm the diagnosis and identify the underlying cause may include:
- Lipid profile test
- Blood glucose levels
- Genetic testing for familial hyperlipidemia
Treatment[edit]
The treatment of lipaemia retinalis focuses on managing the underlying hyperlipidemia. This may involve:
- Dietary modifications
- Lipid-lowering medications such as statins, fibrates, or niacin
- Management of associated conditions like diabetes
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for lipaemia retinalis is generally good if the underlying hyperlipidemia is effectively managed. The retinal changes are usually reversible with appropriate treatment of the lipid disorder.
Related Pages[edit]
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