Open AccessMultifocal Xanthoma of Bone
Author(s) -
Eric M. Schryver,
Martin G. McCandless,
Youssef Al Hmada,
Jennifer Barr
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00261
Subject(s) - medicine , xanthoma , lytic cycle , fixation (population genetics) , hyperlipidemia , bone disease , surgery , pathology , osteoporosis , endocrinology , immunology , population , virus , environmental health , diabetes mellitus
We report a case of a 40-year-old woman with hyperlipidemia and associated multifocal xanthoma of bone requiring prophylactic fixation of her bilateral femurs. Although xanthomas of bone are themselves a benign process, their presence may indicate that the patient has poorly controlled lipids and is at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Lytic lesions may require prophylactic fixation to prevent pathologic fracture.