High cholesterol physical examination

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Overview

Elevated cholesterol does not lead to specific symptoms unless it has been longstanding. Some types of hypercholesterolemia lead to specific physical findings: xanthoma (thickening of tendons due to accumulation of cholesterol), xanthelasma palpabrum (yellowish patches around the eyelids) and arcus senilis (white discoloration of the peripheral cornea).

Physical Examination

Elevated cholesterol does not lead to specific physical examination signs unless it has been longstanding. Some types of hypercholesterolemia lead to specific physical findings:

  • Head, eyes, ears, nose throat (HEENT):

xanthelasma palpabrum (yellowish patches around the eyelids):

Xanthelasma above eye

and arcus senilis (white discoloration of the peripheral cornea):

  • Extremities:


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