Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Xanthoma
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Xanthoma, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Xanthoma. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Xanthoma. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Xanthoma includes:
- High blood fats
- Hyperlipidemia (see Cholesterol and lipids)
- Hereditary hyperlipidemia
Last revision: June 26, 2003
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