A Case of Xanthoma Disseminatum Treated with CO2 Laser Vaporization and High Dose Steroid.
10.5021/ad.2003.15.3.110
- Author:
Jeong Deuk LEE
;
Chung Eui YOU
;
Sang Hyun CHO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Xanthoma disseminatum;
CO��laser;
Steroid
- MeSH:
Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell*;
Laser Therapy;
Lasers, Gas*;
Volatilization*;
Xanthomatosis*
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2003;15(3):110-112
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is one of cutaneous nonhistiocytosis X, and characterized by multiple, widely distributed red, brown, yellowish papules and nodules that tend to coalesce. We present a case of XD with characteristic clinical findings and treated with the combination therapy of COz laser vaporization and high dose steroid.
