Tendon xanthomas are seen in -

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Familial hypercholesterolemiao Xanthomas are tumour like collection of foamy histiocytes within the dermis. They are usually the result of impaired excretion of cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. Eruptive xanthomas --> Type I & Type V hyperlipidemia Tendon & Tuberous xanthomas --> Type Ila hyperlipidemia. Palmer & Tuberoeruptive xanthomas --> Type III hyperlipidemia. No xanthomas --> Type II b & Type IV hyperlipidemia.