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Cutaneous xanthoma causing hypercalcaemia in a cat
Case summary A 5-year-old male neutered cat weighing 3.56 kg presented owing to the development of two masses over the dorsal cervical and cranial thoracic areas, as well as weight loss, inappetence and vomiting.
Doris Ma +2 more
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Sitosterolemia With Atherosclerosis in a Child: A Case Report
Introduction: Sitosterolemia is a rare condition in children and is often misdiagnosed as familial hypercholesterolemia. Serious complications can result if not treated promptly and effectively.
Hongjun Ba +9 more
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Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance in M. leprae Strains From Kiribati
ABSTRACT Objectives Kiribati has one of the highest rates of leprosy worldwide. A nationwide screening and chemoprophylaxis program for household leprosy contacts was introduced in 2018. In 2022, population‐wide screening and rifamycin‐based treatment or chemoprophylaxis for leprosy and tuberculosis was introduced as part of the PEARL and COMBINE ...
Patrick O. Campbell +10 more
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A Case of Xanthoma of Bilateral Tendoachilles Reconstructed with Fascia Lata Graft X [PDF]
Aims and background: Cerebrotendinous xanthoma is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a lack of production of primary bile acids and accumulation of cholestanol in various tissues like the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, eyes, and ...
S Jaikish, Balaji Sambandam
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Nerve Ultrasound Detects Peripheral Nerve Enlargement in Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by variants in the CYP27A1 gene, resulting in cholestanol accumulation in various tissues, including peripheral nerves. Polyneuropathy is common but often under‐recognized in CTX.
Antonio Edvan Camelo‐Filho +8 more
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A 26-year-old woman presented for evaluation of multiple, red-yellow papules that had been appearing over the course of 2 months on the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities, dorsal aspects of the hands, thighs, and buttocks. Serum lipid evaluation showed hypertriglyceridemia in a patient with a recent history of pancreatitis.
Merola, Joseph F +3 more
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Oral verruciform xanthoma: The great imitator
Oral Verruciform xanthoma (OVX) is an uncommon benign muco-cutaneous lesion having various concepts regarding its etiopathogenesis. Intraorally, this usually occurs on the gingiva and alveolar mucosa.
Sweety Lalawat +3 more
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ABSTRACT Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors worldwide and are classified into 15 subtypes in the 5th edition of the WHO classification. Myxoid meningioma, characterized by the presence of a mucinous matrix within the tumor, is a rare metaplastic meningioma subtype classified as WHO grade 1.
Tatsuya Aso +4 more
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Transverse colon xanthoma: Rare yet important
Colonic xanthomas are rare, benign lesions of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by a foamy cell containing lipid in the lamina propria and mucosa. They have been commonly described in the stomach and rectosigmoid region in few case reports.
Sameer Ahmed Ansari +3 more
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We report two young children with severe hypertriglyceridemia lacking monogenic causes. Both were ANA‐positive, with confirmed anti‐GPIHBP1 antibodies. Immunosuppressive therapy (hydroxychloroquine ± prednisolone) effectively reduced triglycerides. GPIHBP1 autoantibody‐related hypertriglyceridemia is an important pediatric cause, requiring accurate ...
Rai‐Hseng Hsu +4 more
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