Palmar xanthoma-an indicator of a more sinister problem.
Multiple palmar xanthomas may often be seen first by the hand surgeon. One such case presented to us in the hand clinic. Further investigations revealed the presence of a more sinister metabolic problem of type III hyperlipoproteinemia. We discuss the details of this case and review relevant literature on the subject.
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand & Microsurgery, 225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 850, Louisville, KY 40202 USA.
Devesh
D
Sharma
Sunil
S
Thirkannad