Xanthoma: Fatty deposits under the skin causing yellow bumps. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Xanthoma is available below.
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A benign fibrohistiocytic neoplasm characterized by a localized collection of histiocytes containing lipid. Xanthomas usually occur in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, but occasionally they may involve the deep soft tissues. -- 2003 - (Source - Diseases Database)
A skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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