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tuberous xanthoma

Etiology: - familial hypercholesterolemia Clinical manifestations: - small, soft, yellow, orange or red papules or nodules over extensor surfaces, especially elbows, knees, & buttocks - individual xanthomas often coalesce to form large, lobular masses Laboratory: - LDL cholesterol elevated &/or - serum triglycerides elevated

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2018.