This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Tendon xanthomas are seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Familial hyper cholesterolemia, B. Familial hyperlipidemica, C. Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia, D. Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
A: Familial hyper cholesterolemia
Answer: A: Familial hyper cholesterolemia 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Familial hypercholesterolemiao Xanthomas are tumour like collection of foamy histiocytes within the dermis. They are usually the result of impaired excretion of cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. Eruptive xanthomas --> Type I & Type V hyperlipidemia Tendon & Tuberous xanthomas --> Type Ila hyperlipidemia. Palmer & Tuberoeruptive xanthomas --> Type III hyperlipidemia. No xanthomas --> Type II b & Type IV hyperlipidemia.