Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
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XANTHELASMA & XANTHOMA<br />
• Common among older adults and persons with<br />
elevated blood lipids<br />
• Xanthelasmas - usually under the <strong>skin</strong> of the<br />
eyelids near the nose<br />
• Xanthomas - can appear anywhere, commonly<br />
on the elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet<br />
or buttocks<br />
• Ranging in size from very small to<br />
more than 8 cm<br />
• Treatment - if necessary, is surgical<br />
excision, laser
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