Ren C, Zhu L, Niu YC, Tu LY, Jin ZF, Zhang J. Eruptive xanthomas in a patient with severe hypertriglyceridemia: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(16): 2842-2846 [PMID: 38899304 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2842]
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Ci Ren, Jian Zhang, Department of Dermatological Surgery, Shenyang Seventh People’s Hospital, Shenyang 110003, Liaoning Province, China
Ling Zhu, Lian-Yu Tu, Department of Medical Technology, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
Yan-Chao Niu, Department of Dermatovenereology, Chengdu Second People’s Hospita, Chengdu 610021, Sichuan Province, China
Zhou-Feng Jin, Department of Plastic Surgery, Shenyang Mingliu Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Hospital, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Ren C contributed to composition of the manuscript; Zhu L contributed to collection and interpretation of data; Ren C, Niu YC, Tu LY, Jin ZF, and Zhang J contributed to approval of the final version of the manuscript; Ren C and Jin ZF conception and planning of the study; Ren C, Zhu L, and Niu YC critical review of the manuscript; Ren C, Tu LY, and Zhang J critical review of the literature.
Informed consent statement: The patient has provided informed consent for the study.
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Received: December 17, 2023 Revised: February 25, 2024 Accepted: April 8, 2024 Published online: June 6, 2024 Processing time: 163 Days and 23.8 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Xanthomatosis, a metabolic disorder causing yellow growths (xanthomas), poses challenges in lipid metabolism. This case study introduces the first documented instance within China's Yi population, emphasizing the need to explore dietary habits and treatment strategies tailored to this specific community.
CASE SUMMARY
Xanthomatosis is a metabolic disorder where lipid metabolism goes awry, resulting in the development of yellowish growths called xanthomas. A male patient, 47 years of age, from China's Yi population, who is obese, visited our dermatology clinic complaining of widespread, non-painful rashes that have been present for two weeks. The patient works as a chef and has a diet that frequently includes oily and greasy foods. This case represents the initial documentation of xanthomatosis within the Yi population in China, offering a theoretical foundation for understanding dietary patterns and treatment options specific to the Yi community.
CONCLUSION
The first report of xanthomatosis in the Yi population in China lays a theoretical foundation for understanding Yi dietary patterns and treatment.
Core Tip: Xanthomatosis, a metabolic disorder causing yellow growths (xanthomas), poses challenges in lipid metabolism. This case study introduces the first documented instance within China's Yi population, emphasizing the need to explore dietary habits and treatment strategies tailored to this specific community.
