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Clinical Signs Beginning With X

1 signs in this guide begin with the letter X. Every name links to a page explaining what the sign is, how it is elicited on examination, what a positive finding is associated with, and — for eponyms — who the sign is named after.

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SignSystemA positive finding is associated with
XanthelasmaSkin & NailsAssociated with raised blood lipids in about half of cases; the other half have normal lipids, and the plaques are also a marker of cardiovascular risk.
Please note: This page is an educational reference about clinical examination signs. A clinical sign supports — and never replaces — a full clinical evaluation, examination and appropriate testing. A sign being present does not by itself prove a diagnosis, and an absent sign does not rule one out. If you have symptoms that worry you, see a health professional.