tuberous xanthoma

Etiology

• familial hypercholesterolemia

Clinical manifestations

• small, soft, yellow, orange or red papules or nodules over extensor surfaces, especially elbows, knees, & buttocks
• individual xanthomas often coalesce to form large, lobular masses

Laboratory

• LDL cholesterol elevated &/or
• serum triglycerides elevated

More general terms

• xanthoma