Xanthoma Xanthoma

Xanthoma - Definition and Overview

A xanthoma is a deposition of cholesterol-rich material in tendons and other body parts in various disease states:

  • Tendon xanthomas (associated with familial hypercholesterolemia, cerebrotendineous xanthomatosis and phytosterolemia)
  • Palmar xanthomas
  • Eruptive xanthomas

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