Acute pancreatitis with eruptive xanthoma.

Abstract

Eruptive xanthomas are benign skin lesions caused by localised deposition of lipids in the dermis. Xanthomas can present as early manifestations of systemic disorders, which are typically caused by elevated levels of serum triglycerides and uncontrolled diabetes. Early recognition and treatment of the underlying condition decreases morbidity and mortality. After treatment of the underlying metabolic disorders, lesions mostly disappear without leaving scars. We present a case with multiple yellowish, erythematous papules on the extremities suggestive of eruptive xanthomas admitted to our hospital with acute pancreatitis.

• Authors: Serkan Duzayak, Zeynel Abidin Sayiner, Suna Erkılıç, Huseyin Serhat Inaloz
• Journal: BMJ case reports (BMJ Case Rep) Vol. 2017 (Oct 09 2017) ISSN: 1757-790X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 29018145 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Adult
• Humans
• Male
• Pancreatitis (complications)
• Skin Diseases, Metabolic (etiology)
• Xanthomatosis (etiology)