Xanthoma

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Xanthoma
Classification and external resources

Photograph of patient's hands showing multiple xanthomas. Kumar et al. Cases Journal 2008
ICD-10 E78.2, K13.4
ICD-9 272.2
DiseasesDB 28524
eMedicine derm/461
MeSH D014973

A xanthoma (or xanthomata or xanthomatosis) (from Greek xanthos, ξανθος, "yellow") is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material in tendons and other body parts in various disease states.[1]

Histology picture of xanthoma showing lipid laden foam cells with large areas of cholesterol clefts, 10 × magnification, eosin and hematoxilin stain. Kumar et al. Cases Journal 2008

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  1. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. 

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