This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Medicine
HypertriglyceridemiaFor the above dyslipidemias, select the most characteristic finding. 
Select and explain. 
A. palmar plane xanthomas, B. triglycerides > 1000, C. subcutaneous extensor tendon xanthomas, D. low serum cholesterol
B: triglycerides > 1000
Answer: B: triglycerides > 1000 
Explanation: Hypertriglyceridemia is usually secondary to diabetes mellitus (DM) or drugs, rather than a genetic disorder. It can be a normal response to caloric excess or alcohol ingestion and is common in the third trimester of pregnancy.