Hyperlipidaemia: xanthomata

Question 1

Hyperlipidaemia: xanthomata

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Palmar, Tendon, tuberous xanthoma, xanthelasma
remnant hyperlipidaemia
familial hypercholesterolaemia

Eruptive xanthoma are due to high triglyceride levels and present as multiple red/yellow vesicles on the extensor surfaces (e.g. elbows, knees)

Causes of eruptive xanthoma
familial hypertriglyceridaemia
lipoprotein lipase deficiency
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Palmar xanthoma
remnant hyperlipidaemia
may less commonly be seen in familial hypercholesterolaemia

Eruptive xanthoma are due to high triglyceride levels and present as multiple red/yellow vesicles on the extensor surfaces (e.g. elbows, knees)

Causes of eruptive xanthoma
familial hypertriglyceridaemia
lipoprotein lipase deficiency

Tendon xanthoma, tuberous xanthoma, xanthelasma
familial hypercholesterolaemia
remnant hyperlipidaemia