Prompt Cytopathological Diagnosis of Multiple Xanthomatous Skin Nodules in an Adolescent Girl Opening the Doors to Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The present case sheds light on the importance of prompt cytopathological diagnosis of xanthomatous lesions, especially in children and adolescents, as it can help prevent morbidity and mortality due to associated premature adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events if left undiagnosed.
Authors
- Sunil Ranga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9345-4692)
- Shaivy Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3259-0749)
- Neha Kawatra Madan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6940-540X)
- Meetu Agrawal
- Preeti Kandwal
Institutions
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Fetal and Pediatric Pathology
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15513815.2024.2390938
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57