a flat, yellowish growth on the outside of the eyelid, usually close to the nose
a xanthoma and specially, the xanthelasma palpebra that appears on the eyelids and which is more frequent in women following menopause.
The fatty deposits around the eyes that are common in elderly people and are associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Cholesterol deposits usually seen as yellow, raised patches under the skin to the sides of the nose. A sign that cholesterol levels may be high.
A yellow, fatty spot or bump on the inner corner of either the upper eyelid, the lower one or both eyelids, often caused by a lipid disorder such as high cholesterol.
Xanthelasma (or xanthelasma palpebrarum) is a sharply demarcated yellowish collection of cholesterol underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids. Although not harmful or painful, these minor growths may be disfiguring and can be removed surgically. The plural is "xanthelasmata".
