Eruptive xanthomas as a marker for metabolic disorders: A specific form of xanthoma that reflects hypertriglyceridemia
Sohichiroh Ohtaki, Kenji Ashida, Yuko Matsuo, Kanoko Moritaka, Shimpei Iwata, Ayako Nagayama, Aya Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Koga, Satoko Yoshinobu, Nao Hasuzawa, Seiichi Motomura, Jun Akiba, Takekuni Nakama, Masatoshi Nomura
Abstract
Eruptive xanthomas are skin manifestations associated with hypertriglyceridemia. Accordingly, the improvement of hypertriglyceridemia can ameliorate this condition. We report a case of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who was diagnosed with this skin lesion. Clinicians should be aware that eruptive xanthomas could indicate metabolic disorders associated with atherosclerosis.
Topics & Concepts
XanthomaHypertriglyceridemiaMedicineLesionDermatologyDiabetes mellitusType 2 Diabetes MellitusPathologyInternal medicineCholesterolEndocrinologyTriglyceridePeroxisome Proliferator-Activated ReceptorsLipid metabolism and disordersCholesterol and Lipid Metabolism