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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is verruciform xanthoma?

This is a rare, benign condition affecting the oral cavity's inner lining. It appears as a rough or pebbly-textured growth. The cause is unclear but may be associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). Both men and women are 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

Treatment involves surgical removal of the lesion.

View the symptoms of Verruciform xanthoma

  • Lumps under the skin

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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