Multifocal Xanthoma of Bone. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schryver, Eric M.; McCandless, Martin G.; Al Hmada, Youssef; Barr, Jennifer S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the AAOS. Volume 5:Number 5(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; 617.4705
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-20-00261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2474-7661

Abstract

Abstract : We report a case of a 40-year-old woman with hyperlipidemia and associated multifocal xanthoma of bone requiring prophylactic fixation of her bilateral femurs. Although xanthomas of bone are themselves a benign process, their presence may indicate that the patient has poorly controlled lipids and is at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Lytic lesions may require prophylactic fixation to prevent pathologic fracture.