Зображення 00399. Eruptive xanthoma

Eruptive xanthoma, an uncommon form of this lipid-accumulation disease group. The obese male patient developed pea-sized asymptomatic nodules on the gluteal skin. The concentrations of serum lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides ) were very high and he had latent diabetes. The skin, and serum lipid concentrations normalized with a strict dietary regime.