xanthoma

• Afección médica caracterizada por la formación de nódulos o placas amarillentos en la piel, a menudo en los párpados, el cuello o la espalda, a veces asociada con trastornos del metabolismo del colesterol.

A medical condition characterized by the formation of irregular yellow nodules on the skin, often on the eyelids, neck, or back, sometimes associated with disturbances in cholesterol metabolism.

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   A skin condition characterized by the formation of irregular, yellowish nodules or plaques, often on the eyelids, neck, or back, sometimes linked to cholesterol metabolism issues.

   Xantoma

   • The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with xanthoma after noticing the yellow patches on her eyelids.
   • Xanthomas can be a sign of underlying lipid disorders.
   • Treatment for xanthoma often involves managing cholesterol levels.