174 Eruptive xanthomata Instruction Examine this patient’s skin. This uncontrolled diabetic has developed a profuse eruption; what are these lesions? Salient features History • Duration and treatment of diabetes • History of hyperlipidaemia • Rash: duration, onset and evolution and associated symptoms such as itching. Examination • Multiple, itchy, red–yellow vesicles or nodules seen over extensor surfaces, i.e. buttocks, back, knees and elbows (Fig. 174.1 and see Fig. 173.1F,H). Fig. 174.1 Eruptive xanthomata. Proceed as follows: • Tell the examiner that would like to: • examine the fundus for lipaemia retinalis Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Eruptive xanthomata Full access? Get Clinical Tree
174 Eruptive xanthomata Instruction Examine this patient’s skin. This uncontrolled diabetic has developed a profuse eruption; what are these lesions? Salient features History • Duration and treatment of diabetes • History of hyperlipidaemia • Rash: duration, onset and evolution and associated symptoms such as itching. Examination • Multiple, itchy, red–yellow vesicles or nodules seen over extensor surfaces, i.e. buttocks, back, knees and elbows (Fig. 174.1 and see Fig. 173.1F,H). Fig. 174.1 Eruptive xanthomata. Proceed as follows: • Tell the examiner that would like to: • examine the fundus for lipaemia retinalis Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Eruptive xanthomata Full access? Get Clinical Tree
