Xanthomas are skin swellings that are caused by the accumulation of cholesterol and lipids in the body. They are associated with lipid disorders, such as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH is a rare genetic disorder, which is characterized mainly by high levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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