title: Excision of Xanthelasmata - clamp, shave, and suture.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK. yajati_ghosh@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Yajati K
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.forename: Eli
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pradhan
authors.forename: Harpreet S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Ahluwalia
mesh_terms: D002784:Cholesterol; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol