This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Disorder of Metabolism & Connective Tissue, Subject name: Medicine
Xanthoma are associated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Diabetes, B. Hyperlipidemia, C. Hypertension, D. Immunoglobulins
B: Hyperlipidemia
Answer: B: Hyperlipidemia 
Explanation: (Hyperlipidemia): Ref: 307, 2059 - H (331-32, 2419-H17th)* Several systemic disorders are characterized by yellow coloured cutanoues papules or plaque:* Hyperlipidemia (Xanthomas)* Gout (tophi)* Diabetes {necrobiosis lipoidica)* Pseudoxanthoma elasticum {sebaceous tumours) and Torre syndrome* Eruptive xanthomas are the most common form of xanthomas, and are associated with hypertriglyceridemia (type I, III, IV, and V)* Xanthlasma are found in eyelids, where tendon xanthomas are frequently associated with the Achiles, and extensor finger nodules.* Tuberous xanthomas are frequently associated with hyper cholesterolemia (type II) and are found most frequently over the large joints or hand.* Myeloma - normolipemic flat xanthoma* Biliary cirrhosis - secondary form of hyperlipidemia with tuberous and planter xanthomas