Eruptive xanthomas: skin manifestation of the lipoprotein disorders. Presentation of a case in a health area

Authors

  • Tamara M. Pérez Martell Policlínico Universitario Samuel Fernández. Matanzas.
  • Cristy Darias Domínguez Policlínico Universitario Samuel Fernández. Matanzas.
  • Gloria Rodríguez Mena Policlínico Universitario Samuel Fernández. Matanzas.
  • Marisol Negret Hernández Policlínico Universitario Samuel Fernández. Matanzas.

Keywords:

HYPERLIPIDEMIA FAMILIAL COMBINED, XANTHOMATOSIS, CASE REPORT, HUMANS, FEMALE

Abstract

Xanthomas are skin tumors, and they present as a cause of lipoprotein deposits in tissue macrophages. Clinically they take the form of yellow papular or nodular lesions, being related its distribution with their different forms of presentation. Though they are not very frequent, their presence can alert about the existence of alterations in the lipid levels in blood. That is why we presented this case, where the presence of xanthomas was an indicator of the cholesterol and triglycerides level increase, what probably was an important risk fact for the patient to present alterations in other systems.

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Published

2010-11-15

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Pérez Martell TM, Darias Domínguez C, Rodríguez Mena G, Negret Hernández M. Eruptive xanthomas: skin manifestation of the lipoprotein disorders. Presentation of a case in a health area. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2010 Nov. 15 [cited 2025 Feb. 2];32(6):564-8. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/777

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Presentation of cases

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