xanthomatosis
Noun: A medical condition characterized by the widespread presence of xanthomas, which are yellowish, fatty deposits under the skin, often on the elbows and knees. This condition is frequently associated with an underlying disorder of lipid (fat) metabolism.
This is a specialized medical term. It is used to describe a specific clinical diagnosis. * The patient's xanthomatosis was a clear indicator of a severe lipid disorder. * Diagnosis of xanthomatosis typically involves a physical examination and blood tests to assess lipid levels.
- Etiological Association: The term is often used in a context that implies or investigates the causative lipid metabolism disorder, such as familial hypercholesterolemia.
- The xanthomatosis presented was secondary to an inherited metabolic defect.
- Xanthoma (noun): A single lesion or nodule of the condition.
- A solitary xanthoma on the eyelid is called xanthelasma.
- Xanthomatous (adjective): Relating to or resembling xanthomas or xanthomatosis.
- The biopsy confirmed the xanthomatous nature of the deposits.
- Lipoidosis: A broader term for disorders characterized by abnormal lipid deposits in tissues.
- Xanthoma multiplex: An older, descriptive term for the condition.
The core meaning is the widespread eruption of xanthomas. Its diagnostic significance lies in its strong association with systemic dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fat levels), making it an important external sign of an internal metabolic problem.
- widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism