ICD-11 definition : Xanthelasmata are a form of plane xanthoma which manifest as sharply demarcated yellowish
deposits of lipid within the skin of the eyelid. While they are neither harmful nor
painful, these minor growths may be disfiguring and may be the presenting sign of
hypercholesterolaemia. They are common in people of Asian origin and those from the
Mediterranean region.;
ICD-11 synonym : Xanthelasma palpebrarum; Xanthoma of eyelid;
Xanthelasmata are a form of plane xanthoma which manifest as sharply demarcated yellowish
deposits of lipid within the skin of the eyelid. While they are neither harmful nor
painful, these minor growths may be disfiguring and may be the presenting sign of
hypercholesterolaemia. They are common in people of Asian origin and those from the
Mediterranean region.