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Suggest Treatment For Cutaneous Xanthomas Around Buttock

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Question: Hello, I appear to have cutaneous xanthomas around my buttocks. Can these be removed surgically?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (51 minutes later)
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
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Suggest Treatment For Cutaneous Xanthomas Around Buttock

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