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Normolipidemic xanthomata of the hand extensor tendons
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, ON, Canada.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Tendon xanthomas, soft tissue lumps on fingers, can occur without hyperlipidemia. Surgical debulking offers a long-term solution with good cosmetic and functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Tendon xanthomas are cholesterol deposits typically associated with familial hyperlipidemia.
- This case presents a rare instance of isolated tendon xanthomas without underlying metabolic disease.
- The patient exhibited soft tissue lumps on the metacarpophalangeal joints of the left hand.