xanthomas and xanthelasma
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what are xanthomas associated with?
- biliary cirrhosis - hypertriglyceridema - diabetes - Apo E lipoproteinemia
What is xanthelasma?
a type of xanthoma that is specifically near the eye
What is a xanthoma?
a yellow to brown lesion (macules, papules, plaques, and nodules) that occur due to lipid buildup under the dermis and deeper tissues
T or F: xanthomas are rare
false
T or F: xanthomas can have a genetic linkage
true
