|
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Xanthoma (391 words) |
 | Xanthoma is a skin condition in which fat builds up under the surface of the skin. |
| Xanthomas are common, particularly among older adults and persons with high blood lipids. |
| Xanthelasma palpebra is a common type of xanthoma that appears on the eyelids. |
| Identifying Xanthoma on the Body (163 words) |
| Xanthoma: a yellow papule, nodules, or plaque in the skin due to lipid deposits; microscopically the lesions show light cells with foamy protoplasm (foam cells). |
| Xanthomatosis: an accumulation of excess lipids in the body, and or fatty degeneration of the cornea due to disorder of lipid metabolism, marked by xanthomas. |
| Xanthoma; fatty deposit under the skin, usually benign and painless. |
Feeds |
Contact