[Skin manifestation of mixed hyperlipidaemia in the course of decompensated diabetes]
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Gabriela K Gajer1, Andrzej K Krawczyk, Iwona T Petrulewicz-Salamon
1Z Oddziału Chorób Wewnetrznych II Szpitala Wojewódzkiego w Bielsku-Białej. ggajer@hospital.com.pl
Abstract:
The 55-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital ward in a bad condition, with some symptoms of dehydration, polydipsia, polyuria, hyperglycaemia and slight metabolic acidosis and with numerous xanthomas on the trunk, forearms, thighs and buttocks. Moreover he was confirmed to have teeth caries. During the treatment the infusion liquids, insulin, metronidasol, amoxiclav, simvastatin were administered. The caries teeth extraction was performed. Metabolic compensation and disappearance of skin changes was obtained.
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