Eruptive Xanthoma

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Eruptive Xanthoma

Eruptive xanthoma describes a group of yellow or red elevated lesions. These lesions have a tendency to appear on the back of the arms and front of the legs. They can also appear on the buttocks. Eruptive xanthomas are associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia.
The image provided shows multiple yellow lesions on the elbow.
2. Pierce, John, et al. “Eruptive Xanthomas.” Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Elsevier, 1 Dec. 2021, https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00728-X/fulltext.

A case of eruptive xanthoma. (2)