Some biochemical and electrocardiographic observations in patients with xanthelasma

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted to evaluate the presence of xanthas as regards wheter it signifies an isolated skin sign or it signifies more an associating selective biochemical and or electrocardiographic changes pointing to the presence or further development of some diseases. The present study comprised 34 patients with xanthelama and 12 patients without xanthelasma. Cases with xanthelasma were classified into group with uncomplicated xanthelasma [14 cases] and group with complicated xanthelasma [20 cases]. Thorough history taking and clinical examination were done to all patients together with some investigations including blood sugar curve, blood urea, serum creatinine, serum triglycerides, serum phospholipids serum cholesterol [total and free] and E.C.G. incidence percentage of some clinical findings in relation to the total cholesterol concentration a. groups with xanthelasma complicated by hypertension, diabetes and or ischemic heart disease and with uncomplicated xanthelasma