Cholesterodermia E78.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Cholesterosis cutis

Definition
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Yellowing of the skin in primary or secondary disorders of cholesterol metabolism.

Differential diagnosis
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Icterus, xanthelasma, xanthoma, aurantiasis cutis.

Therapy
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Adjustment of the fat metabolism by internists (see also hyperlipidemia).

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Cholesterosis cutis;

Outgoing links (5)

Cutis aurantiasis; Hyperlipidemia; Icterus; Xanthelasma; Xanthoma;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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