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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2024; 12(16): 2842-2846
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2842
Eruptive xanthomas in a patient with severe hypertriglyceridemia: A case report
Ci Ren, Ling Zhu, Yan-Chao Niu, Lian-Yu Tu, Zhou-Feng Jin, Jian Zhang
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.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Jian Zhang, BMed, Doctor, Department of Dermatological Surgery, Shenyang Seventh People’s Hospital, No. 13 Dongwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110003, Liaoning Province, China. sys7ypw@126.com
Received: December 17, 2023
Revised: February 25, 2024
Accepted: April 8, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
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Core Tip

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.