Lipid disorders usually do not cause symptoms.

     In extreme cases, the following signs or symptoms may be found by history or physical exam

Fatty deposits in the skin or tendons caused by very high levels of lipids in the blood

Pain, enlargement, or swelling (inflammation) of abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen, or pancreas due to extremely high levels of triglycerides in the blood

Changes in the blood vessels of the eye, caused by elevated lipids