Abstract
Eruptive xanthoma (EX) is a distinct cutaneous entity that most commonly manifests in the skin following a severe systemic dyslipidemia. Although the dermatologic manifestations are not in themselves serious, their presence may be the harbinger of serious visceral disease. EX is an uncommon disease with a near equal gender incidence, principally seen in two age groups with different predisposing factors. Elevated serum triglyceride levels and/or very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) appear to be a common underlying feature in both age groups. Primary causes occur more often among children and young adults. They include genetic disturbances in lipid metabolism like lipoprotein lipase deficiency and types I and V hyperlipoproteinemias. Secondary causes are observed more in older adults, such as acute ethanol ingestion and endocrinologic disturbances including hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus.
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Schuering, R., Morgan, M.B. (2016). Eruptive Xanthoma. In: Crowe, D., Morgan, M., Somach, S., Trapp, K. (eds) Deadly Dermatologic Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31566-9_25
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