BACKGROUND Xanthomatosis,a metabolic disorder causing yellow growths(xanthomas),poses challenges in lipid metabolism.This case study introduces the first documented instance within China's Yi population,emphasizing th...
BACKGROUND Alagille syndrome(ALGS)is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in the JAG1 or NOTCH2 gene.It is characterized by decreased intrahepatic bile ducts associated with a variety of abnormal...
Homoxygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is characterized by a presence of several types of cutaneous xanthomas with an abnormal lipid profile. Some of these could be pathognomonic. Although these could be initially i...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a most common endocrine disorder and it is characterized by high serum glucose levels and by disturbance of lipid metabolism. As a result, the patients can develop long-term systemic compli...