Cholesterol  & Xanthomas

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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Return to top A physical examination may reveal xanthomas, xanthelasmas and cholesterol-laden deposits called a corneal arcus.
Health Topics - netwellness.com
A physical examination may reveal xanthomas, xanthelasmas and cholesterol-laden deposits called a corneal arcus. ... Drug therapy may be initiated ...
Familial lipid disorders - Health Topics - Medical Encyclopedia - MSN Health & Fitness
Xanthomas on tendons within the first few months of life. ... Xanthomas on tendons in young adults.
HDL Cholesterol: At a Glance
Overview of HDL (HDL-C, High-density lipoprotein cholesterol) blood test which determines risk of developing heart disease; included in a cholesterol ...

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Wikipedia:  A xanthoma is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material in tendons and other body parts in various disease states: Tendon xanthomas Palmar xanthomas Eruptive xanthomas Tubo-eruptive xanthoma Xanthoma tuberosum xanthelasma da:Xanthom ... Read More

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