Title of article
Diffuse xanthomas with premature atherosclerosis: A case report
Author/Authors
Liu, Suxuan Department of Cardiology - Changhai Hospital - Second Military Medical University - Shanghai - China , Chen, Feng Department of Cardiology - Changhai Hospital - Second Military Medical University - Shanghai - China , Qin, Yongwen Department of Cardiology - Changhai Hospital - Second Military Medical University - Shanghai - China , Zhao, Xianxian Department of Cardiology - Changhai Hospital - Second Military Medical University - Shanghai - China
Pages
1
From page
5004
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5004
Abstract
A 20-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of exertional chest pain with New York Heart Association functional
class III–IV. At the age of 5 years old, he noticed the appearance of multiple xanthomas, which increased in size with age.
His family history was unremarkable. Physical examination revealed diffuse and flat xanthomas on his neck, elbows, and buttocks and large tuberous xanthomas on his shoulders, elbows,
and buttocks (Fig. 1a-1d).
Keywords
xanthomas , hypercholesterolaemia , atherosclerosis
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2615875
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