Xanthomatosis normolipemic subcutaneous E78.2 + Xanthomatose

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Normolipemic subcutaneous xanthomatosis

Definition
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Rare normolipaemic xanthomatosis affecting the extremities and the trunk but also the organs of the upper respiratory tract. Lesions occurred after starting insulin therapy.

Laboratory
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Diabetes mellitus.

Histology
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Lipidised granulation tissue with numerous foam cells.

Therapy
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Surgical removal of cosmetically disturbing xanthomas, see below Xanthelasma.

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Granulation tissue; Xanthelasma; Xanthoma; Xanthomatosis;

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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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