A Case of Large Elbow Tuberous Xanthoma.
hypercholesterolemia
hyperlipidemia
lipoprotein
metabolism disorder
tuberous xanthomas
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
May 2023
May 2023
Historique:
accepted:
15
05
2023
medline:
28
6
2023
pubmed:
28
6
2023
entrez:
28
6
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The purpose of this case report is to share the rare presentation of multiple giant tuberous xanthomas. Tuberous xanthomas are papulonodular skin lesions that are typically seen in patients with lipoprotein metabolism disorders. The patient in this report presented with large swellings on the right elbow and bilaterally on the Achilles tendons. Surgical excision of the mass in the right elbow revealed a tuberous xanthoma. Tuberous xanthomas are commonly seen in patients with lipid metabolism disorders which predisposes patients to developing morbid conditions. Therefore, while tuberous xanthomas are benign growths, patients should have a systemic workup performed in order to prevent or provide early intervention for morbid conditions.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37378256
doi: 10.7759/cureus.39044
pmc: PMC10292162
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e39044Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Abramov et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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