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Definition of Xanthomas

Xanthoma
Xanthoma Xan*tho"ma, n. [NL. See Xantho-, and -oma.] (Med.) A skin disease marked by the development or irregular yellowish patches upon the skin, especially upon the eyelids; -- called also xanthelasma.

Meaning of Xanthomas from wikipedia

- A xanthoma (pl. xanthomas or xanthomata) (condition: xanthomatosis) is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material that can appear anywhere in...
- degeneration, rupture, and becoming embedded with cholesterol deposits (xanthomas). The Achilles tendon was named in 1693 after the Gr**** hero Achilles...
- heart attack, or stroke (brain). Some indicators of hyperlipidemia are xanthomas, which are yellow "bumps" on the arms, legs, or trunk, or xanthelasmas...
- dysbetalipoproteinemia causes larger, tuberous xanthomas; these are red or orange and occur on the elbows and knees. Palmar crease xanthomas may also occur. The diagnosis...
- as a xanthoma when becoming larger and nodular, ****uming tumorous proportions. Xanthelasma is often classified simply as a subtype of xanthoma. Xanthelasma...
- Xanthoma striatum palmare is a cutaneous condition characterized by xanthomas of the palmar creases which are almost diagnostic for dysbetalipoproteinemia...
- sitosterolemia have tendon xanthomas, thus, the absence of this should not be used to exclude this diagnosis. [citation needed] Xanthomas may appear at any age...
- examination findings can help a physician make the diagnosis of FH. Tendon xanthomas are seen in 20-40% of individuals with FH and are pathognomonic for the...
- pulmonary disease Clinical manifestations of hyperlipidemias (xanthelasmas, xanthomas, premature arcus cornealis) Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy Inflammatory...
- Usually found on the oral mucosa of middle-aged persons, verruciform xanthomas have also been reported on the **** and **** of middle-aged to elderly...