Xanthoma
Alternate Names : Skin growths - fatty, Xanthelasma
Definition
Xanthoma is a skin condition in which fat builds up under the surface of the skin.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Xanthomas are common, particularly among older adults and people with high blood lipids. Xanthomas vary in size. Some are very small, while others are bigger than 3 inches in diameter. They may appear anywhere on the body, but are most often seen on the elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks.
They may be a sign of a medical condition that involves an increase in blood lipids. Such conditions include: Xanthelasma palpebra, a common type of xanthoma that appears on the eyelids and may occur without any underlying medical condition, is not necessarily associated with elevated cholesterol or lipids.
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