Multiple Tuberous Xanthomas: A Diagnostic Dilemma on Cytology

  • Richa Bhartiya Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
  • Pallavi Agrawal Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
  • Rajnish Kumar Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
  • Rajendra Prasad Dwivedi Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Betiah (Paschim Champaran), Bihar, India
Keywords: Xanthoma, FNAC, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Cytology.

Abstract

Tuberous xanthomas are large nodular lesions that develop in patients with underlying hyperlipoproteinemias. A patient was referred to us for fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from multiple lesions over extensor aspect of upper and lower limbs, which yielded scanty aspirate despite several attempts. This case is being reported to emphasize how such lesions can present as diagnostic challenge on cytology, the role of which has not clearly been described in the previous case reports. DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1406  

Author Biographies

Richa Bhartiya, Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
Associate Professor,Dept. of Pathology,Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH),Ashok Rajpath,PatnaBiharIndiaPIN-800004
Pallavi Agrawal, Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
Assistant Professor,Dept. of Pathology,Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH),Ashok Rajpath,PatnaBiharPIN - 800004
Rajnish Kumar, Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath,Patna Bihar India
PG (MD) Student,Dept. of Pathology,Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH),Ashok Rajpath,PatnaBiharPIN - 800004
Rajendra Prasad Dwivedi, Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Betiah (Paschim Champaran), Bihar, India
Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Betiah (Paschim Champaran), Bihar, IndiaPIN - 845438

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Published
2017-12-11
Section
Case Report