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Tendon xanthomatosis

Known as: TENDON XANTHOMA, Tendon xanthomas, XANTHOMA TENDINOSUM 
The presence of xanthomas (intra-and extra-cellular accumulations of cholesterol) extensor tendons (typically over knuckles, Achilles tendon, knee… 
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Hypercholesterolemia, Familial

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2009
2009
Triple coronary artery bypass graft in a 10-year-old child with familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene. The… 
2005
2005
Low density lipoprotein--receptor (LDL-R) gene mutations among Filipinos with familial hypercholesterolemia.
BACKGROUND Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disease resulting from mutations of the LDL (LDLR… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
The molecular genetic basis and diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia in Denmark.
Normal function of the hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor is obligate for normal levels of plasma LDL cholesterol… 
1998
1998
Sonographic detection of xanthomas in normal-sized Achilles' tendons of individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate how well high-frequency linear array sonography reveals xanthomas in the… 
1992
1992
Familial defective apolipoprotein B100: clinical characteristics of 54 cases.
1992
1992
Paediatric cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX; McKusick 213700) is a rare autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism involving the… 
1989
1989
An ultrasonographic method for detection of Achilles tendon xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolemia.
1982
1982
Identification of 5α-stanols in patients with sitosterolemia and xanthomatosis: stereochemistry of the protonolysis of steroidal organoboranes.
1974
1974
Achilles tendinitis and tenosynovitis. A diagnostic manifestation of familial type II hyperlipoproteinemia in children.
Achilles tendinitis and tenosynovitis may be an early manifestation of familial type II hyperlipoproteinemia in the pediatric and… 
Review
1973
Review
1973
An improved radiological method for the evaluation of Achilles tendon xanthomatosis.
Xanthomatous infiltration of tendons is a clinical feature common to many cases of hyperlipidemia. The xanthomas can be detected… 
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