Excision of Xanthelasmata - clamp, shave, and suture.
Xanthelasma is a common disfiguring condition, which can be difficult to treat. Various treatments have been reported previously with varying degree of success. We report a simple yet effective technique of excision of the lesions with excellent cosmetic outcome.
Ghosh
Yajati K
YK
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK. yajati_ghosh@hotmail.com
Pradhan
Eli
E
Ahluwalia
Harpreet S
HS
D002784:Cholesterol; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000601:surgery*
D002784:Cholesterol