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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is verruciform xanthoma?
This is a rare, benign condition affecting the inner lining of the oral cavity. It appears as a rough or pebbly-textured growth. The cause is unclear but may be associated wuth human papillomavirus (HPV). Men and women are both affected, and it is commonly seen in the 40 to 70 -year-old age group.
Symptoms of verruciform xanthoma
Lumps under the skin
Areas of skin have turned pinkish and covered with little bumps
Questions your doctor may ask to check for verruciform xanthoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose verruciform xanthoma
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Do you have pink, rough patches of skin with tiny bumps?
Treatment for verruciform xanthoma
The treatment involves surgical removal of the lesion.
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References
Seo HM, Jang JW, Park SK, Jung YJ, Kim TL, Kim YG, Kim JS. A Case of Verruciform Xanthoma of the Sole. Ann Dermatol. 2021 Feb;33(1):86-88. doi: 10.5021/ad.2021.33.1.86. Epub 2020 Dec 30. PMID: 33911818; PMCID: PMC7875220.
https://anndermatol.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5021/ad.2021.33.1.86
Wang YH, Wang HS, Shih IH. Verruciform xanthoma: An elderly male genital predominance trend. Australas J Dermatol. 2021 May;62(2):e290-e292. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13461. Epub 2020 Nov 28. PMID: 33247836.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajd.13461
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