A Case of Verruciform Xanthoma on the Scrotum.
- Author:
Kyoung Jin KIM
1
;
Kyung Hyun ROH
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kyung Jeh SUNG
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. derm@www.amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Verruciform xanthoma;
Scrotum
- MeSH:
Aged;
Histiocytes;
Humans;
Mouth Mucosa;
Scrotum*;
Skin;
Xanthomatosis*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(12):1417-1419
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Verruciform xanthoma is a rare benign skin or mucosal lesion characterized by verrucous epithelial proliferation accompanied by a prominent replacement of the dermal papillae with foamy histiocytes. The majority of the cases occur on the oral mucosa, but other sites, particularly the genital region, may be involved. Genital verruciform xanthoma can simulate other benign or malignant skin conditions. We describe a 68-year-old man who presented yellow to skin-colored verrucous nodule on the scrotum of which histopathologic findings showed characteristics of verruciform xanthoma.
