Most are generally asymptomatic until sequelae present
Eruptive xanthoma may be found on dermatologic exam
Signs/symptoms of pancreatitis
Pain is the most common symptom and is often characterized by:
Persistent
Localizes to epigastric area, around waist, RUQ, or occasionally LUQ
Radiates to back
The onset may be less abrupt and the pain poorly localized
Nausea/vomiting noted in most
Abdominal distention is frequent complaint
Cullen sign (ecchymosis of periumbilical region) - intrabdominal hemorrhage
Turner sign (ecchymosis of flanks) - retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Pulmonary Findings
Hypoxemia, ARDS, tachypnea
Indicates severe pancreatitis
Diaphragmatic inflammation, pancreatico-pleural fistula
Persistent
Localizes to epigastric area, around waist, RUQ, or occasionally LUQ
Radiates to back
The onset may be less abrupt and the pain poorly localized
Hypoxemia, ARDS, tachypnea
Indicates severe pancreatitis
Diaphragmatic inflammation, pancreatico-pleural fistula
Diaphragmatic inflammation, pancreatico-pleural fistula
Hypertriglyceridemia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 
Polycythemia
Peptic ulcer disease with or without perforation
Lactic acidosis
Gastritis
Ketonemia
Pancreatitis