A xanthoma is a cholesterol-rich deposit that can appear in skin, tendons, or soft tissues.
People may notice yellowish bumps or plaques on the skin, especially around the eyes, elbows, knees, hands, or tendons. They are often painless.
Imaging helps when a xanthoma is deeper, attached to a tendon, or needs to be distinguished from another kind of lump.
Imaging may help characterize deeper or tendon-based lesions and distinguish them from other masses.
Management often includes evaluation of blood lipids and treatment of the underlying metabolic problem.
This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
