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Xanthelasmas |
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Small yellow-white lumps known as xanthelasmas are seen on the eyelid. This finding may indicate elevated cholesterol levels but usually does not. Xanthelasmas rarely may occur in other disorders such as primary biliary cirrhosis or Wegener's granulomatosis.
(Photograph © 1990 Custom Medical Stock Photo.)