carotenemia

• Condición médica caracterizada por un exceso de caroteno en la sangre, que puede dar a la piel un tono amarillento o anaranjado, especialmente en las palmas y plantas. No es una forma de ictericia ni implica daño hepático.

A medical condition characterized by an excess of carotene in the bloodstream, which can cause the skin to take on a pale yellow or reddish tint.

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1. Excess carotene in bloodC2formalmedical

   A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of carotene in the bloodstream, often leading to a yellowish or orange discoloration of the skin.

   Carotenemia

   • The patient's yellowish palms were a classic sign of carotenemia.
   • Carotenemia is usually harmless and caused by a diet rich in carrots and squash.
   • The doctor diagnosed carotenemia after ruling out jaundice with a blood test.