The Achilles tendon xanthoma is a rare disease and has a high association with primary hyperlipidemia. An early diagnosis is essential to start treatment and change the disease course. Imaging exams can enhance diagnosis. This study reports the case of a 60-year-old man having painless nodules on his elbows and Achilles tendons without typical goutcrisis, followed in the microcrystalline disease clinic of Unifesp for diagnostic workup. Laboratory tests obtained showed dyslipidemia. The ultrasound (US) showed a diffuse Achilles tendon thickening with hypoechoic areas. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a diffuse tendon thickening with intermediate signal areas, and a reticulate pattern within. Imaging studies showed relevant aspects to diagnose a xanthoma, thus helping in the differential diagnosis.
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Fernandes, E. de ávila, Santos, E. H. S., Tucunduva, T. C. de M., Ferrari, A. J. L., & Fernandes, A. da R. C. (2015). Aspectos de imagem do xantoma do tendão calcâneo na ultrassonografia e ressonância magnética. Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia, 55(3), 313–316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbr.2013.12.003
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