Synonym(s)
tendon xanthomas and joint xanthomas
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In the area of tendons and joints, xanthomas are localized mainly in essential hypercholesterolemia, see also xanthomatosis, generalized, plane.
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Tendon xanthomas: Mainly on the sides of the fingers at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joints, at the base of the patellar tendon, above the Achilles tendon. Joint exanthomas: Mainly finger joints.
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Pathognomonic for familial hypercholesterolemia (LDL elevation), treatment of the metabolic disorder.
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Plastic surgery for xanthomas disrupts the movement sequences.
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