Eruptive Xanthomas as Cutaneous Manifestation of Familial Combined Dyslipidaemia in an Eleven-year-old: A Case Report

Xanthomas are subcutaneous lipid deposits containing macrophages loaded with cholesterol and cholesterol esters. Although quite common in adults, xanthomas in pediatric population are infrequent and when present, may represent a cutaneous manifestation of underlying lipoprotein disorders which most...

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Main Authors: Anupa Khadka, Sabina Bhattarai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/4816