Yellow nodules (cholesterol deposits) on the achilles tendons have a very high association with Type II familial dyslipidemia, or familial hypercholesterolemia. This is caused most often by a defect in the LDL receptor function. (FA2020 p94)
cassdawgNOTE: This patient shows a SELECTIVE increase in LDL so it is a defect in the LDL receptor NOT a defect in ApoB100. A defect in ApoB100 would present with increased VLDL as well!+28
ginachipotleNote that the answer is ABSENT LDL receptors vs. partial reduction b/c LDL >700 (LDL = 980), indicating individual is likely homozygous for the trait. (FA2020 pg. 94)+12
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Yellow nodules (cholesterol deposits) on the achilles tendons have a very high association with Type II familial dyslipidemia, or familial hypercholesterolemia. This is caused most often by a defect in the LDL receptor function. (FA2020 p94)