Carotenemia: Post Hemi - Thyroidectomy

Dr. Chetna Chhabra, Dr. Pearl Dogra, Dr. Manish Rijhwani

Abstract: The condition known as carotenoderma (due to carotenemia) is typified by orange skin pigmentation, which is primarily caused by carotene deposition in the stratum corneum. (1) It was first used in 1919 by Hess and Meyers. (2) Carotenemia is a benign condition and can be reversed easily. (3) Increased blood beta - carotene levels and yellow skin pigmentation (xanthoderma) are two hallmarks of carotenemia, a clinical disorder with several underlying causes. (4) Our daily food habits, if not monitored, can cause negative health repercussions. (5) Here, we report a case of carotenemia in a female caused due to excessive consumption of a high - carotene diet. This condition is underreported. We aim to acknowledge this condition thereby preventing pointless referrals and investigations.

Keywords: Carotenemia, Skin discoloration, Dietary carotenoids, Chronic gastritis