Yellow papule

What it means

A papule with yellow color.

The yellow color may be related to lipid accumulation such as xanthomata or sebaceous gland lesions. This term additionally includes lesions described as yellow-orange.

Rare diseases that can present with this2

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Yellow-orange papule