Xanthoma tuberosum E78.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Fibroma lipoidicum sive lipomatodes; Tuberous xanthomas; xanthoma tuberosum; Xanthoma tuberous, tuberous Xanthoma

Definition
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Hemispherical or flat, yellowish-reddish to -blueish-brownish, coarse, asymmetrically localized plates or nodes(xanthoma) with slow growth and low regression.

Occurrence/Epidemiology
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Localization
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Elbows, knees, hands, feet, Achilles tendons

General therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease. Cooperation with the internist.

External therapy
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Surgical removal of cosmetically disturbing xanthomas, see Xanthelasma, see Xanthomas, eruptive.

Literature
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  1. Prasad PV et al (2004) Familial hypercholesterolemia (Type IIb) in a child: a case report with interesting features. Int J Dermatol 43: 173-175
  2. Wright AL et al. Treatment of tuberose xanthomata with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 13: 121-122

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020