a unique case of xanthoma in the external ear canal pediatric patient is presented this report. We describe and resume current literature on xanthomas head neck area. clinical intraoperative findings are reported presumed mechanisms for emergence discussed. furthermore described pathologic immunohistochemical characteristics. mostly seen patients with lipid metabolism disorders or hyperlipidemi...

SUMMARY The reconstruction of complex facial soft-tissue defects is a challenge that is often encountered by the plastic surgeon. Careful planning and knowledge of the aesthetic subunits that border the defect are paramount to achieve optimal results. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman who underwent excision of a large disfiguring chronic xanthelasma that extended from canthus to canthus ...