Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia with arcus cornea and xanthomas: A rare but serious entity
Abstract Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a rare but life‐threatening disorder. Skin manifestations can be its only manifestation. We present a case of a fifteen‐year‐old female child, with multiple eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and a deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The pres...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7024 |
| Summary: | Abstract Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a rare but life‐threatening disorder. Skin manifestations can be its only manifestation. We present a case of a fifteen‐year‐old female child, with multiple eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and a deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The presence of this manifestation especially in the younger age group should draw attention to hypercholesterolemia. A timely diagnosis is fundamental to prevent serious complications and for early treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |