Xanthomatosis Biliary

Biliary xanthomatosis (Xanthomatosis biliaris) is a rare disease that is associated with impaired fat metabolism in the body and leads to the formation of yellowish tubercles on the skin and/or internal organs.

The xanthomas that form in this disease are deposits of cholesterol that accumulate in various tissues of the body. As a result, chronic inflammation of the bile ducts of the liver develops, which leads to disruption of its functions and an increase in the level of bile acids in the blood.

Xanthomatosis biliary usually begins in childhood or adolescence, although some cases may present later in life. Patients with biliary xanthomatosis usually experience increased cholesterol levels in the blood, jaundice of the skin and sclera, as well as pain in the right hypochondrium.

To diagnose biliary xanthomatosis, various research methods are used, including biochemical blood tests, ultrasound examination of the liver and biliary tract, and liver biopsy.

Treatment of biliary xanthomatosis is aimed at reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing inflammation and restoring liver function. Typically, medications are used that lower blood cholesterol levels, as well as medications that improve liver function. In some cases, surgery may be required.

Biliary xanthomatosis is a rare but serious disease that requires medical attention. With timely consultation with a specialist and proper treatment, the prognosis of the disease is usually favorable.