%0 Case Reports
%T Surgical Treatment of Multiple Large Tuberous and Tendinous Xanthoma Secondary to Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: A Case Report.
%A Guan H
%A Zhang G
%A Li Q
%A Lian J
%A Dong Z
%A Zhu L
%A Xiao K
%J Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
%V 17
%N 0
%D 2024
%M 38707607
%F 2.765
%R 10.2147/CCID.S445163
%X Xanthomas are well-circumscribed skin lesions that are commonly seen in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). The aim of this report is to present a rare case of multiple large tuberous and tendinous xanthomas. A 17-year-old female patient in this report presented with multiple asymptomatic and papulo-nodular masses in both sides of palms, elbows, buttocks, knees, and Achilles tendons. Surgical removal of the masses was carried out in combination with lipid-lowering therapy. A following up of 3 months showed all wounds were healing well, and no recurrence of masses was observed. Therefore, for patients with xanthomas related with familial hypercholesterolaemia, lipid-lowering therapy has reportedly reduced the size of masses, but surgical treatment may be essential for large xanthomas caused pain or limitation of daily activities.