An Unusual Case of Multiple Tendinous Xanthomas Involving the Extremities and the Ears
Tendinous and subcutaneous xanthomas are nodular deposits of lipid-filled macrophages, which commonly form on the Achilles tendon, hands, feet, elbows, and knees. These nodules are frequently associated with familial hyperlipidemia, a group of diseases involving impaired cholesterol metabolism, and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/441711 |