News|Articles|March 1, 1998

Yellow Papules

Hundreds of yellow papules developed on the trunk and extremities of this patient, whose diabetes was uncontrolled.

These are eruptive xanthomas, a condition directly related to diabetes. The diagnosis is confirmed by a dramatically elevated serum triglyceride level.

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