When the cholesterol levels in the body rise above the normal level, a number of skin lesions can occur. Xanthomas are one of types of skin lesions that may occur in this situation.
Xanthoma variant | Associated subtype(s) |
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Xanthoma striatum palmare | III |
Plane xanthoma | II |
Plane xanthoma specifically of the antecubital fossa and web spaces of the fingers | IIb |
Eruptive xanthoma | I, IV, V |
Tendinous xanthoma | II |
Xanthelasma | II, III |
Tuberous xanthoma | II, III |
Other systemic conditions may also occur with increased levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Systemic condition | Associated subtype(s) |
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Lipaemia retinalis | I, V |
Hepatosplenomegaly | I, V |
Pancreatitis | I, V |
Cerebral vascular accident | II, III, IV |
Coronary artery disease | II, III, IV |
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
- List of contact allergens
- List of cutaneous conditions associated with increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer
- List of cutaneous conditions associated with internal malignancy
- List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in keratins
- List of cutaneous conditions caused by problems with junctional proteins
- List of dental abnormalities associated with cutaneous conditions
- List of genes mutated in cutaneous conditions
- List of histologic stains that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions
- List of immunofluorescence findings for autoimmune bullous conditions
- List of inclusion bodies that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions
- List of keratins expressed in the human integumentary system
- List of radiographic findings associated with cutaneous conditions
- List of specialized glands within the human integumentary system
- List of target antigens in pemphigoid
- List of target antigens in pemphigus
References
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