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Subcutaneous cholesterol nodules: a case report
Nurdan Kotevoglu1, Aysen Yesilleten
1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sisli Training Hospital, Istasyon Cad. No:41, Da:4, 81060 Göztepe, Istanbul, Turkey. nurdank@ixir.com
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|September 3, 2003
Abstract:
Subcutaneous nodules are important in the diagnosis of some rheumatic and systemic diseases. Subcutaneous cholesterol nodule is a rare occurrence and does not accompany any inflammatory disease. It is generally mistaken for a gouty tophus. We report a case with numerous cholesterol nodules and discuss the clinical presentation and diagnostic procedure.