“…This finding was similar to that in a previous report by Bateman et al3 Xanthoma comprises yellow plaque-like lesions characterized by the presence of lipid-containing histocytes and is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract 5. The endoscopic finding of xanthoma in the gastrointestinal tract includes yellow spots,6,7 which is very similar to the finding in our case and a previous report 3. Hence, the yellow plaque-like deposits might be the characteristic finding in xanthomatous pleuritis.…”