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Yamakawa, K., Yanagi, H., Saku, K., Sasaki, J., Okafuji, T., Shimakura, Y., et al. (1991) Family Studies of the LDL Receptor Gene of Relatively Severe Hereditary Hypercholesterolemia Associated with Achilles Tendon Xanthomas. Human Genetics, 86, 445-449.
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• TITLE: Bilateral Achilles Tendon Xanthoma in an 18-Year-Old Patient

  AUTHORS: S. K. Venkatesh Gupta, B. Sahithya, S. P. Prashanth

  KEYWORDS: Achilles Tendon Xanthoma, Low Density Lipoprotein, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Orthopedics, Vol.7 No.4, April 30, 2017

  ABSTRACT: Background: Xanthomas are rare, non-neoplastic lesions which occur due to defect in the LDL receptors leading to their accumulation in tendons and synovium. The prevalence of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HFH) is approximately 1 in 500. Aim: To study a rare case of bilateral achilles tendon xanthoma and its functional outcome. Case Presentation: We presented a case of xanthoma over posterior aspect of both lower third legs just above the heel in an 18-year-old female, and diagnosis was confirmed by clinical examination ultrasound and MRI, for which subtotal resection was planned and further followed up. Postoperative treatment consisted of six weeks long leg cast immobilization. After 10 weeks the patient started walking without any difficulties. Conclusion: Subtotal resection of achilles tendon xanthoma has given a good functional outcome. There is no need for reconstruction of tendon in every case.