Chamli A, Zaouak A, Frioui R, Fenniche S, Hammami H. Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia with arcus cornea and xanthomas: A rare but serious entity.
Clin Case Rep 2023;
11:e7024. [PMID:
36879675 PMCID:
PMC9984865 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.7024]
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Abstract
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a rare but life-threatening disorder. Skin manifestations can be its only manifestation. We present a case of a fifteen-year-old female child, with multiple eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and a deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The presence of this manifestation especially in the younger age group should draw attention to hypercholesterolemia. A timely diagnosis is fundamental to prevent serious complications and for early treatment.
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