A Case Report of Xanthoma in a Child: A Sign of Systemic Disease

Xanthomas are localized lipid deposits within an organ system. They are often an important sign of systemic disease. An 11-year-old boy came with complaints of multiple asymptomatic raised lesions over elbows, hands, and knees for 1 year. Lipid profile showed increased levels (total serum cholestero...

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Published in:Indian journal of paediatric dermatology 2023-01, Vol.24 (1), p.57-60
Main Authors: Katakam, Bhumesh Kumar, Sunki, Karthik, Netha, G Narsimha Rao, Rani, Sudha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticholesteremic agents
Antilipemic agents
Cardiovascular diseases
Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia
Low density lipoproteins
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Summary:Xanthomas are localized lipid deposits within an organ system. They are often an important sign of systemic disease. An 11-year-old boy came with complaints of multiple asymptomatic raised lesions over elbows, hands, and knees for 1 year. Lipid profile showed increased levels (total serum cholesterol of 622.2 mg). Biopsy was suggestive of tuberous xanthoma. His parent's cholesterol levels were also elevated. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic disease in which high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are seen from the birth, and patients are at high risk for cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accidents, metabolic syndrome, and premature coronary death. Early detection of FH and early treatment is imperative to reduce morbidity and mortality. Keywords: Child, familial hypercholesterolemia, tuberous xanthoma, xanthoma
ISSN:2319-7250
2319-7269
DOI:10.4103/ijpd.ijpd_178_21