Ann Dermatol.  2017 Jun;29(3):358-359. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.3.358.

Xanthoma Striatum Palmare in a Patient of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis with Autoimmune Hepatitis

• Yang MY
• Kim JM
• Kim GW
• Kim HS
• Kim BS
• Kim MB
• Ko HC

• KMID: 2378542
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.3.358

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Hepatitis, Autoimmune*
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary*
Xanthomatosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Multiple yellowish patches were observed along palmar crease. (B) Planar xanthoma lesions were decreased after medication of lipid-lowering agent (atorvastatin) for 6 months.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Pathologic finding from yellowish plaque on left palm shows numerous foamy histiocytes within superficial dermis (H&E, ×100). (B) Lipid-laiden foam cells located at the upper dermis are poitive for CD68 (immunoperoxidase stain, ×100). (C) After placing of patient's plasma in refrigerator (4℃) for 24 hours, it showed clear supernatant.

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