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XANTHOMA [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
CONT

Tuberous xanthomas are firm, painless, red-yellow nodules. The lesions can coalesce to form multilobated tumors. Tuberous xanthomas usually develop in pressure areas such as the extensor surfaces of the knees, elbows and buttocks. Tuberous xanthomas are particularly associated with hypercholesterolemia and increased levels of LDL.

Key term(s)
  • xanthoma tuberosum

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Nodule rougeâtre ou jaunâtre, retrouvé essentiellement au niveau du coude, des fesses, des genoux ou de la paume des mains. Il associe presque constamment une hypercholestérolémie [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • The Skin
DEF

A papule, nodule, or plaque of a yellow color in the skin, due to deposits of lipids. Microscopically the lesions show light cells with foamy protoplasm (foam cells, or xanthoma cells).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Infiltrat dermique constitué de cellules dont le cytoplasme spumeux est chargé de lipides, et caractérisé par des placards (xanthomes plans) ou des nodules (xanthomes tubéreux) de couleur jaunâtre.

Spanish

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