Xanthoma planum diffusum E78.2 + Xanthoma planum diffusum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

tendon xanthomas and joint xanthomas

Definition
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In the area of tendons and joints, xanthomas are localized mainly in essential hypercholesterolemia, see also xanthomatosis, generalized, plane.

Localization
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Tendon xanthomas: Mainly on the sides of the fingers at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joints, at the base of the patellar tendon, above the Achilles tendon. Joint exanthomas: Mainly finger joints.

Differential diagnosis
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Exclusion of gout tophi in hyperuricemia or rheumatic nodules in rheumatism nododsum.

General therapy
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Pathognomonic for familial hypercholesterolemia (LDL elevation), treatment of the metabolic disorder.

Operative therapie
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Plastic surgery for xanthomas disrupts the movement sequences.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020