When the cholesterol levels in the body rise above the normal level, a number of skin lesions can occur. Xanthomas are one of types of skin lesions that may occur in this situation.
Xanthoma variant | Associated subtype(s) |
---|---|
Xanthoma striatum palmare | III |
Plane xanthoma | II |
Plane xanthoma specifically of the antecubital fossa and web spaces of the fingers | IIb |
Eruptive xanthoma | I, IV, V |
Tendinous xanthoma | II |
Xanthelasma | II, III |
Tuberous xanthoma | II, III |
Other systemic conditions may also occur with increased levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Systemic condition | Associated subtype(s) |
---|---|
Lipaemia retinalis | I, V |
Hepatosplenomegaly | I, V |
Pancreatitis | I, V |
Cerebral vascular accident | II, III, IV |
Coronary artery disease | II, III, IV |