<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does Hyperlipoproteinemia type 5 mean?  <response>: <reason> Type 5 Hyperlipoproteinemia HLP V is a rare disorder of lipo-protein metabolism characterized by fasting chylomicronemia and elevated levels of cholesterol in the very low density VLDL lipoprotein fraction. The triglyceride TG levels are invariably greater than 1000mgdl thereby increasing the risk of pancreatitis.It has been postulated that HLP V is the result of a defective clearance of TG-rich lipoproteins VLDLs and Chylomicrons,although lipoprotein lipase is not completely absent. Another suggested mechanism is of VLDL TGs overproduction. Some patients seem to have Primary HLP V which usually appears first in adulthood,this phenotype is often associated with secondary factors,almost always Diabetes Mellitus.May be associated with Eruptive Xanthomas and Hyperuricemia. The primary goal of therapy is to reduce the TG level to 500mgdl for the intent of reducing the risk of pancreatitis. 