Xanthoma planum diffusumE78.2 + Xanthoma planum diffusum

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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tendon xanthomas and joint xanthomas

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

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 diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

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

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.

Plastic surgery for xanthomas disrupts the movement sequences.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer