Tuberous xanthomas in sitosterolemia

Pediatr Dermatol. 2000 Nov-Dec;17(6):447-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01817.x.

Abstract

Sitosterolemia is an autosomal recessive lipid disorder in which plasma plant sterol levels are extremely elevated and cholesterol levels are often elevated but may be normal. Clinically sitosterolemia is characterized by xanthomas, premature vascular disease, and arthritis. Adolescent boys and girls with sitosterolemia are susceptible to fatal cardiac events. Dermatologists may have a vital role in the diagnosis of this rare but serious condition because early detection and treatment are important in preventing the associated atherosclerotic heart disease. We present a 7-year-old girl with sitosterolemia and tuberous xanthomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticholesteremic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Cholestyramine Resin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / drug therapy
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / pathology*
  • Sitosterols / blood*
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / pathology
  • Xanthomatosis / etiology
  • Xanthomatosis / pathology*

Substances

  • Anticholesteremic Agents
  • Sitosterols
  • Cholestyramine Resin
  • gamma-sitosterol