Xanthomata
March 28th, 2020
Overview
Xanthomata are cholesterol-filled nodules that occur in the setting of hereditary or acquired disorders of lipid metabolism.
Look For
- Red to yellow nodules, papules or plaques.
Xanthomata may overly tendons, extensor surfaces, flexor surfaces or the palms.
Types of Xanthomata
- Tendinous: over tendons, ligaments, fasciaUnderlying lipid metabolism disorder
- Planar: yellow and softHypercholesterolaemia
- Tuberous: nodules on extensor surfaces (knees, knuckles, buttocks), palmsSystemic alteration in lipid metabolism
- Eruptive: papules over pressure points and extensor surfacesHypertriglyceridaemia
- Disseminatum: flexural surfaces
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