Extensive intracranial xanthoma associated with type II hyperlipidemia.
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چکیده
Xanthomas are associated with a spectrum of medical conditions, most commonly disorders of lipid storage and lipid metabolism. They occur primarily in the subcutaneous tissues, especially along the Achilles tendon and the extensor tendons of the hands. Intracranial xanthomas are extremely rare. We present a case of an extensive xanthoma of the temporal bone in a patient with hyperlipidemia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 21 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000