Xanthoma
What is a xanthoma? A xanthoma (pronounced “zan-thoma”) is a non-cancerous growth made up of immune cells called histiocytes. Histiocytes are specialized cells that help remove waste products from the body. The histiocytes in a xanthoma look much larger than normal histiocytes because they are full of lipids (fat). The diagnosis of xanthoma is important …
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