Multiple flexor tendon xanthomas and contractures in the hands of a child with familial hypercholesterolemia

Authors

Stephen F. Gunther, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Andrew G. Gunther, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Jeffrey M. Hoeg, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Howard S. Kruth, School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-1986

Journal

Journal of Hand Surgery

Volume

11

Issue

4

DOI

10.1016/S0363-5023(86)80208-8

Abstract

A 6-year-old girl with familial hypercholesterolemia had flexion contractures of the fingers due to tendon and joint xanthomas. This unique problem was corrected by the combination of local hand surgery and a portacaval shunt. © 1986, American Society for Surgery of the Hand. All rights reserved.

APA Citation

Gunther, S., Gunther, A., Hoeg, J., & Kruth, H. (1986). Multiple flexor tendon xanthomas and contractures in the hands of a child with familial hypercholesterolemia. Journal of Hand Surgery, 11 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(86)80208-8