A case of xanthoma disseminatum.
- Author:
Ji Seog YOON
;
Yeong Ho KIM
;
Jeung Hoon LEE
;
Kye Yong SONG
;
Jang Kyu PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Xanthoma Disseminatum;
Mucosal involvement;
No Langerhan Granule
- MeSH:
Axilla;
Biopsy;
Foam Cells;
Giant Cells;
Groin;
Histiocytes;
Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell*;
Humans;
Male;
Neck;
Xanthomatosis*;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1993;31(5):812-816
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of xanthoma disseminatum in a 24 year old male paitient. Multiple yellow-brown papules developed on the flexor aurfaces, such as the neck, axillae, antecubital fossae, groin, and perianal regions. Some papules were detected arouns the eyes and uvulai. biopsy specimen revealed a dense infiltrate of histiocytes, foam cells, Touton giant cells, and other inflammatory cells. No Langerhans granules were seen in the electron microscopic analysis.
