In which of the following enzyme deficiencies there is steatorrhea with increased triglycerides?: (A) Pancreatic lipase, (B) Serum lipase, (C) Lipoprotein lipase, (D) Acetyl CoA carboxylase
Answer is C. Hyperiglyceridemia can cause pancreatitis and which will cause steatorrhoea. Lipoprotein lipase deficiency causes the Hyperiglyceridemia and eventually steatorrhoea. Lipoprotein lipase deficiency also causes hyperchylomicronemia Ref: Harrison, 16th Edition, Page 1503