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Eruptive xanthoma.

M J Crowe1, D J Gross

  • 1Department of Dermatology, John L. McClellan Veterans Administration Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Cutis
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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Eruptive xanthoma indicates high triglyceride levels. Treatment involving diet, secondary factor correction, and medication can resolve these skin lesions by lowering plasma triglycerides.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Eruptive xanthoma is a skin condition characterized by sudden onset of multiple yellowish papules and nodules.
  • These lesions are strongly associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia, a condition of elevated triglyceride levels in the blood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic significance of eruptive xanthoma as a cutaneous marker for hypertriglyceridemia.
  • To outline the management strategies for resolving eruptive xanthoma by addressing the underlying metabolic derangement.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis of eruptive xanthoma based on clinical presentation.
  • Assessment of plasma triglyceride levels.
  • Management involved dietary modifications, addressing secondary contributing factors, and pharmacological intervention with antihyperlipidemic agents.

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Main Results:

  • The presence of eruptive xanthoma served as a key indicator of an underlying hypertriglyceridemic state.
  • Implementation of treatment strategies led to a reduction in plasma triglyceride levels.
  • Resolution of the eruptive xanthoma lesions was observed following successful triglyceride lowering.

Conclusions:

  • Eruptive xanthoma is a clinically important sign of severe hypertriglyceridemia.
  • A multi-faceted approach including diet, management of secondary causes, and medication is effective in treating eruptive xanthoma.
  • Successful management of hypertriglyceridemia results in the resolution of eruptive xanthoma, underscoring the importance of metabolic control.