Tendon xanthomas are seen in –
Correct Answer: Familial hyper cholesterolemia
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Familial hypercholesterolemiao Xanthomas are tumour like collection of foamy histiocytes within the dermis. They are usually the result of impaired excretion of cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. Eruptive xanthomas --> Type I & Type V hyperlipidemia Tendon & Tuberous xanthomas --> Type Ila hyperlipidemia. Palmer & Tuberoeruptive xanthomas --> Type III hyperlipidemia. No xanthomas --> Type II b & Type IV hyperlipidemia.
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