Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Bilateral Recurrent Extensor Tendon Xanthomas: A Case Report
Tendon xanthomas are characteristic signs that are often viewed as cosmetic concerns rather than indicators of potential vascular problems. Managing HeFH involves making lifestyle changes and using medications to lower cholesterol; however, many patients struggle to reach the normal level of LDL. So, there is a continuous need for screenings to avoid cardiovascular risks. The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of patients with HeFH, emphasizing the need for lipid-lowering therapy and family cascade screening.
Authors
- Mai Abdelhalim Moussa
- Shrouk F Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6675-0678)
- Seham Abdallah Elazab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6493-9244)
- Ahmed Almezaine
- Eman E. Abd Elsalam
- Abdelrahman Mohamed Hatata
- Aya Khafage
Institutions
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Tanta University Hospital (EG)
- Menoufia University Hospitals (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Rheumatology Reviews
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0115733971381706250827042633
- Primary Topic
- Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00