Open AccessEruptive Xanthomas – Two Case Reports With Distinct Features
Author(s) -
Uwe Wollina,
André Koch,
Gesina Hansel,
Jacqueline Schönlebe
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2018.458
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , dermatology , skin lesion , metabolic syndrome , pathology , obesity
Eruptive xanthomas are rare and often asymptomatic. On the other hand, these cutaneous lesions are a red flag for serious underlying metabolic disorders that demand an early diagnosis to prevent morbidity and mortality.
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