A Case of Multiple Xanthogranuloma in an Adult.
- Author:
Sang Soon KIM
;
Young Ran YOON
;
Woo Young SIM
;
Mu Hyoung LEE
;
Choong Rim HAW
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Xanthogranuloma
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Dermis;
Giant Cells;
Histiocytes;
Humans;
Scalp
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1990;28(5):656-659
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of multiple xanthogranuloma occurring ori the scalp in a 33 years old wornan. Multiple yellowish papules were developed on her scalp 3 months ago. Histopathologic findings showed massive granulomatous infiltrations of foamy histiocytes Touton giant cells in the dermis, and these cells were positive for lipid stain. This case was considered to be multiple xanthogranuloma in an adult, and treated by sur- gical excision.
