Palmar xanthoma-an indicator of a more sinister problem.

Sharma, Devesh; Thirkannad, Sunil · Hand (N Y) · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Multiple palmar xanthomas may often be seen first by the hand surgeon. One such case presented to us in the hand clinic. Further investigations revealed the presence of a more sinister metabolic problem of type III hyperlipoproteinemia. We discuss the details of this case and review relevant literature on the subject.