Palmar xanthomas
A middle-aged woman presented with a history of asymptomatic lesions over the palms, which were progressively increasing in number. Examination revealed 2-mm sized yellowish papules over the palmar surface of fingers. A clinical diagnosis of palmar xanthomas was made. Fasting lipids indicated elevat...
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doaj-abd12b154a9f4aee945c4903ba4f36b32020-11-25T01:14:49ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsCHRISMED Journal of Health and Research2348-33342348-506X2014-01-0111596010.4103/2348-3334.126801Palmar xanthomasAnisha GeorgeBimal KanishAnuradha BhatiaA middle-aged woman presented with a history of asymptomatic lesions over the palms, which were progressively increasing in number. Examination revealed 2-mm sized yellowish papules over the palmar surface of fingers. A clinical diagnosis of palmar xanthomas was made. Fasting lipids indicated elevations consistent with dysbetalipidemia, confirming the diagnosis. We recommend that the thyroid stimulating hormone level and serum electrophoresis should be done as part of the work-up for this rare condition.http://www.cjhr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-3334;year=2014;volume=1;issue=1;spage=59;epage=60;aulast=GeorgeDysbetalipidemiapalmarxanthomas |
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Anisha George Bimal Kanish Anuradha Bhatia Palmar xanthomas CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research Dysbetalipidemia palmar xanthomas |
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Anisha George Bimal Kanish Anuradha Bhatia |
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Anisha George |
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Palmar xanthomas |
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Palmar xanthomas |
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Palmar xanthomas |
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Palmar xanthomas |
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Palmar xanthomas |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research |
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2348-3334 2348-506X |
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2014-01-01 |
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A middle-aged woman presented with a history of asymptomatic lesions over the palms, which were progressively increasing in number. Examination revealed 2-mm sized yellowish papules over the palmar surface of fingers. A clinical diagnosis of palmar xanthomas was made. Fasting lipids indicated elevations consistent with dysbetalipidemia, confirming the diagnosis. We recommend that the thyroid stimulating hormone level and serum electrophoresis should be done as part of the work-up for this rare condition. |
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Dysbetalipidemia palmar xanthomas |
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