Korean J Dermatol.  1995 Dec;33(6):1154-1158.

A Case of Type IV Hyperlipoproteinemia Associated with Xanthoma Tuberosum and Diabetes Mellitus

• Cho HO
• Lee SK
• Kwak TH
• Choi JS
• Kim KH

Abstract

We report a case of type IV hyperlipoproteinemia associated with xanthoma tuberosum and diabets mellitus in a 48 year old female patient. She had several yellowish-brown papules on the knees and palms. The blood glucose level was elevated and serum lipid and lipoprotein analysis revealed patterns of type IV hyperlipoproteinemia. Histopathologic findings of yellowish-brown papules on the knee showed the aggregation of foam cells in the dermis. She has been treated with diet control and hypolipidemic drug(lovastatin and procetofen) and is under our continuing supervision.

Keyword

Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia; Xanthoma tuberosum; Diabetes mellitus

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Dermis
Diabetes Mellitus*
Diet
Female
Foam Cells
Humans
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV*
Knee
Lipoproteins
Middle Aged
Organization and Administration
Xanthomatosis*
Blood Glucose
Lipoproteins