Eruptive xanthoma

Definition

Eruptive xanthomata manifest as crops of small yellow papules which erupt in large numbers over extensor surfaces, particularly the buttocks, back, legs and arms. They are associated with severe hypertriglyceridaemia and may be associated with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Cutaneous or subcutaneous xanthomata

• EB90.20Plane xanthoma
• EB90.21Tuberous xanthoma
• EB90.23Tendinous xanthoma
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified