Podiatrist - Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee,
Mt. Dora, Orlando, and Sandlake-area
Main Office:
661 East Altamonte Drive
Suite 210
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-339-7759
352-589-9550
Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon
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Xanthomas are cholesterol deposits that appear in the Achilles tendon. High cholesterol levels can cause the formation of these cholesterol deposits, which appear as small lumps. Aside from treating the underlying cholesterol problem, treatment for xanthomas may require taking a biopsy of the lesion but leaving the nodules intact.
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