312-337-2468
George Bucciero, DPM
Steven Sharlin, DPM
150 E. Huron Street, Suite 801
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-2468
Xanthomas are cholesterol deposits that appear in the Achilles tendon. High cholesterol levels can cause the formation of these cholesterol deposits, which appear as small lumps. Aside from treating the underlying cholesterol problem, treatment for xanthomas may require taking a biopsy of the lesion but leaving the nodules intact.