Tuberous Xanthoma in Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Xanthoma is a deposition of cholesterol in the soft tissues. It is an uncommon presentation of hypercholesterolemia and/or diabetes mellitus (DM). We are reporting a case of 60-year-old female who presented with multiple xanthomas over extensor tendons of both hands and elbows. Her investigations revealed raised triglycerides, very high plasma cholesterol, very lowdensity lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Fasting and postprandial sugar levels were also increased. A work-up for cardiovascular involvement was normal and biopsy from one of the nodules showed the xanthoma cells.