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A xanthoma (pl. xanthomas or xanthomata) (condition: xanthomatosis), from Greek xanthos, Î¾Î±Î½Î¸Î¿Ï, yellow, is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material that can appear anywhere in the body in various disease states. xanthelasma is a sharply demarcated yellowish collection of cholesterol underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids. Strictly, a xanthelasma is a distinct condition, only being called a xanthoma when becoming larger and nodular, assuming tumorous proportions.
Background. Stenotrophomonas (Xanthomonas) maltophilia is an aerobic gram-negative bacillus that is found in various aquatic environments. It is an uncommon pathogen in humans. maltophilia is an organism of low virulence and frequently colonizes fluids used in the hospital setting (eg, irrigation solutions, intravenous fluids) and patient secretions (eg, respiratory secretions, urine, wound exudates).