Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 6, 2026

08:48
Author Spotlight: Exploring the Complexities of Achilles Tendon Injuries — Research and Future Directions
Published on: October 27, 2023
1.7K
Bilateral Achilles Tendon Xanthomas in a Patient with Cerebrotendinous XanthomatosisA Case Report
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|March 9, 2017
Abstract:
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a rare, autosomal recessive, lipid storage disease with accumulation of cholestanol in most tissues, particularly in the Achilles tendons. We described a 23-year-old female patient who had progressive painfull swelling of both Achilles tendons due to cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis. We performed surgery on both-side Achilles tendon tumors. Wide degenerative areas of the tendons were resected, and the flexor hallucis longus tendon was harvested and transferred to reconstruct motion function.

