Eruptive xanthomas secondary to severe hypertriglyceridemia

• Main Authors: Wade Hopper (Author), Spiro Veria (Author), Logan Glosser (Author), Anu Garg (Author), Mohammed T Awad (Author), Justin Smith (Author), Shahab Ud Din (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Peertechz Publications, 2021-10-18.
• Fag: Case Report
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Summary

<p>Xanthomas are benign cutaneous manifestations of extracellular lipid accumulation. Eruptive xanthoma is characterized by the acute, widespread presentation of a papular rash and usually involves the back, buttocks, and extremities. Eruptive xanthoma is associated with hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and an increased long-term risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We present a case of eruptive xanthoma accompanied by severe hypertriglyceridemia (10,164 mg/dL) in which the course of the disease was reversed following implementation of lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy.</p>

DOI

10.17352/2455-5282.000142