title: [Xanthomas].
abstract: Xanthomas are cutaneous lesions due to a local accumulation of spumous cells in the dermal tissue or the tendons. Histologically, they are characterized by the presence of histiocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages and Touton cells full of lipids. Xanthomas may be found on any part of the body and are usually yellow-orange in color. They may or may not be associated to hyperlipoproteinemia which may be genetic or secondary. A blood test and a complete physical examination are necessary in case such a lesion is discovered. When there is no hyperlipemia some types of xanthomas may be associated to rare diseases. Xanthomas are classified according to their clinical features.
authors.affiliation: Université de Liège, Service de Dermatologie.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: de Schaetzen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Richert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de la Brassinne
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D015984:Causality; D002424:Caustics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006951:Hyperlipoproteinemias / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics; D014238:Trichloroacetic Acid