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Xanthomatous infiltration of ankle tendons
C G Kelman1, D G Disler, J M Kremer
1Department of Radiology A-113, Albany Medical College, NY 12208, USA.
Skeletal Radiology
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Type II hyperbetalipoproteinemia can be misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis. Radiologic assessment of ankle imaging is crucial for diagnosing this condition, revealing characteristic xanthomatous infiltration.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Lipid Metabolism Disorders
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Type II hyperbetalipoproteinemia is a rare genetic disorder affecting lipid metabolism.
- Patients may present with symptoms mimicking inflammatory joint diseases, leading to misdiagnosis.
- Xanthomatous infiltration is a characteristic feature of hyperlipoproteinemia.