Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A cholesterol crystal is a solid, crystalline form of cholesterol found in gallstones and atherosclerosis. Gallstones occurring in industrialized societies typically contain more than 70-90% cholesterol by weight, much of which is crystalline. [ 1 ]
Lipiduria or lipuria is the presence of lipids in the urine. Lipiduria is most frequently observed in nephrotic syndrome where it is passed as lipoproteins along with other proteins. [1] [2] It has also been reported as a sign following fat embolism. [3] When lipiduria occurs, epithelial cells or macrophages contain endogenous fats.
Crystalluria refers to crystals found in the urine when performing a urine test. Crystalluria is considered often as a benign condition and as one of the side effects of sulfonamides and penicillins. The main reason for the identification of urinary crystals is to detect the presence of the relatively few abnormal types that may represent a ...
Leucine and tyrosine crystals may be observed in liver disease, [24] and cystine crystals indicate cystinuria (although they look identical to hexagonal variants of uric acid crystals, and can only be distinguished with further testing). [127] Cholesterol crystals may rarely be seen in nephrotic syndrome and chyluria. [128]
Cholesterol modifying medications can affect gallstone formation. Statins inhibit cholesterol synthesis and there is evidence that their use may decrease the risk of getting gallstones. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] Fibrates increase cholesterol concentration in bile and their use has been associated with an increased risk of gallstones. [ 35 ]
Tophi is when uric acid crystals around the joints form larger, hard deposits. It can lead to pain, soft tissue damage, and joint deformities. Folks with gout are more prone to certain other ...
The symptoms experienced in cholesterol embolism depend largely on the organ involved. Non-specific symptoms often described are fever, muscle ache and weight loss.Embolism to the legs causes a mottled appearance and purple discoloration of the toes, small infarcts and areas of gangrene due to tissue death that usually appear black, and areas of the skin that assume a marbled pattern known as ...
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!