Xanthoma Causes & Risks

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Rosa Cabrera RN
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Causes

Xanthoma is typically caused by:

  • Elevated levels of lipids (fats) in the blood
  • Metabolic disorders including:
    • Diabetes
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • Some cancers
    • Inherited metabolic disorders like familial hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)
Although xantlelasma may be associated with high triglyceride and cholesterol levels it can occur without cholesterol problems.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

The following factors increase your chance of developing xanthoma:

  • Having a metabolic disorder listed above
  • Having extremely high cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels
  • Aging

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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    MC Kelby
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    Xanthoma (Greek=xanthos meaning yellow) is a condition in which fat builds up under the surface of the skin. Xanthoma is also known as xanthelasma, xanthomata or xanthomatosis. The ...

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    By MC Kelby HERWriter on May 12, 2010 - 4:10am

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