Xanthoma striatum palmare
SpecialtyDermatology

Xanthoma striatum palmare is a cutaneous condition characterized by xanthomas of the palmar creases which are almost diagnostic for dysbetalipoproteinemia.[1]

Xanthomas consist of accumulations of lipids within macrophages deposited within the dermis of the skin.

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References

  1. ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p. 1416. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.


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