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Brilliant summary : Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia(HHT) Source:Dr Motasem Al-Gradey
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم 🟡 Tuberous Xanthoma Tuberous xanthomas are firm, yellow-orange nodules caused by lipid deposition in the skin. They usually appear on pressure or extensor areas. 📍 Typical Locations Elbows Knees Buttocks Extensor surfaces of arms/legs
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم Xanthomas The lesions shown are most consistent with eruptive/tuberous xanthomas, which indicate severe hyperlipidemia.
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم 🧬 Pathophysiology They form when cholesterol-rich lipoproteins accumulate in macrophages, creating foam cells that deposit in the dermis. 🔬 Associated Lipid Disorders Most commonly seen in: 1️⃣ Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type IIa) Very high LDL cholesterol
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم 2️⃣ Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III) Elevated IDL remnants ⚠️ Clinical Significance Presence of tuberous xanthomas strongly suggests severe hyperlipidemia and risk of: Premature atherosclerosis Early Coronary Artery Disease Possible early myocardial infarction
Tuberous Xanthoma Common causes of tuberous xanthomas include: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia) – most classic Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III) This picture explains everything about hyperlipidemia Dr Ihab Suliman Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم x.com/i/status/20311… All things about hyperlipidemia
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم Multiple yellow nodules on the elbows and knees represent ✅Tuberous Xanthomas, typically associated with severe hyperlipidaemia, especially familial hypercholesterolaemia or type III hyperlipoproteinaemia, and they indicate significantly increased cardiovascular risk requiring
Dr.Haitham Hamoud | د.هيثم Tuberous xanthoma
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