Clinical Diagnosis · Integumentary System · Hard
Xanthelasma
Meaning: Yellowish cholesterol-rich plaques deposited in the skin of the eyelids.
In practice: Should prompt a check of the lipid profile because it is associated with hypercholesterolaemia.
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