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Is it possible that infants with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia develop xanthomas or xanthelasmas?
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Yes: There are plenty of other possible causes of xanthomas in kids, elbows ; butt. Especially if they're on the knees, some bloodwork would be a great idea.
Answered 12/25/2013
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