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Suggest Treatment For Cutaneous Xanthomas Around Buttock
Question: Hello, I appear to have cutaneous xanthomas around my buttocks. Can these be removed surgically?
Brief Answer:
Xanthomas can be removed surgically.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Xanthoma is a benign lesion.
It is characterised by collection of foamy macrophages or fat containing cells in the soft tissue.
xanthomas can be removed surgically.
However, it depends on the number of lesions and its depth of involvement.
Cosnult your surgeon for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Xanthomas can be removed surgically.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Xanthoma is a benign lesion.
It is characterised by collection of foamy macrophages or fat containing cells in the soft tissue.
xanthomas can be removed surgically.
However, it depends on the number of lesions and its depth of involvement.
Cosnult your surgeon for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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