Xanthoma
MONDO:0005236A non-neoplastic disorder characterized by a localized collection of histiocytes containing lipid. Xanthomas usually occur in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, but occasionally they may involve the deep soft tissues.
Also known as: xanthoma, xanthoma (disease)
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a common cholesterol drug shrink skin lumps in kids with rare liver disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of atorvastatin (Lipitor) in 15 children with Alagille syndrome who had skin cholesterol deposits called xanthomas. The children took the drug for 6 months, and doctors graded the size and number of the lumps. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Study reveals HPV vaccine gaps in teens with chronic illness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many girls and young women aged 11 to 20 with chronic diseases (like diabetes or immune conditions) got the HPV vaccine, compared to those without chronic illness. Researchers reviewed records of 223 participants from a hospital in France. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC