[Eruptive xanthomas with hypertriglyceridemia].

Abstract

Eruptive xanthomas are often associated with elevated plasma levels of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and may be a marker for occult hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus or pancreatitis. A 42-year-old woman presented with the acute onset of disseminated eruptive xanthomas secondary to hyperlipidemia associated with diabetes and concomitant acute pancreatitis. She improved after optimized insulin therapy and intensified treatment of hyperlipidemia. Eruptive xanthomas should be diagnosed early and lead to further metabolic evaluations.

• Authors: R Renner, I Teuwen, W Harth, R Treudler, J C Simon
• Journal: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete (Hautarzt) Vol. 59 Issue 12 Pg. 995-9 (Dec 2008) ISSN: 1432-1173 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Eruptive Xanthome bei Hypertriglyzeridämie.
• PMID: 18563377 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Insulin

Topics

• Acneiform Eruptions (complications, diagnosis, prevention & control)
• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Hypertriglyceridemia (complications, diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Insulin (therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome
• Xanthomatosis (complications, diagnosis, prevention & control)