title: Eruptive xanthoma: a case report.
abstract: Eruptive xanthomatosis is a papular skin disorder resulting from hyperlipidemia, specifically hypertriglyceridemia. It is characterized by yellowish red papules concentrated on extensor surfaces of the arms and legs. The hyperlipidemia responsible for this disorder can be caused by a primary genetic defect, a secondary disorder, or both. Eruptive xanthomas often rapidly resolve after treatment of the hyperlipidemia has begun.
authors.affiliation: Gulf South Surgical and Medical Institute, Kenner, Louisiana, USA. spickens619@aol.com
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pickens
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farber
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mosadegh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications*; D007866:Leg; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology