Xanthelasma

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

Yellowish cholesterol plaques on the eyelids, often associated with hyperlipidemia

Question 2

Signs

Answer 2

• yellow plaques on skin

• eyelids / just under lower lid

• middle of face

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

None

Question 4

Pathogenesis

Answer 4

• associated with high cholesterol

Question 5

Treatment

Answer 5

• advise px to have cholesterol check with GP

• can be surgically removed but purely a cosmetic procedure