Which physical finding in a 30-year-old man suggests the possibility of familial hypercholesterolemia?
A)Lipomas
B)Xanthomas
C)Osteoarthritis
D)Hemangiomas

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Xanthomas are cholesterol deposits in the skin that form when blood cholesterol levels are very high. They are associated with familial hypercholesterolemia and can occur at any age. Common sites include the elbows and knees. Lipomas are benign fatty tumors and are not related to cholesterol levels. Hemangiomas are benign blood vessel tumors and are not related to cholesterol levels. Although osteoarthritis more commonly occurs in older adults, it can occur in younger adults who have a traumatic joint injury. Its presence is not associated with cholesterol levels.

Which Physical Finding in a 30-Year-Old Man Suggests the Possibility