Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia with arcus cornea and xanthomas: A rare but serious entity

Abstract

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a rare but life‐threatening disorder. Skin manifestations can be its only manifestation. We present a case of a fifteen‐year‐old female child, with multiple eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and a deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The presence of this manifestation especially in the younger age group should draw attention to hypercholesterolemia. A timely diagnosis is fundamental to prevent serious complications and for early treatment.We present a case of fifteen‐year‐old female child, with eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The presence of this manifestation especially in the younger age group should draw attention to familial hypercholesterolemia. A timely diagnosis is fundamental to prevent serious complications and for early treatment.