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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is xanthogranuloma?

Xanthogranuloma is a rare, non-cancerous tumor but can be locally invasive. It mimics neoplasm due to its local effects, which can have serious functional consequences depending on the anatomical location.

Symptoms of xanthogranuloma

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Red or yellow skin lumps

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for xanthogranuloma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose xanthogranuloma

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Do you have yellow or red lumps/bumps on your skin?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

Treatment for xanthogranuloma

Affected skin rarely requires treatment in most patients. The treatment for large masses elsewhere includes chemotherapy and immune-suppressing medications.

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References

  • Hernández-San Martín MJ, Vargas-Mora P, Aranibar L. Juvenile Xanthogranuloma: An Entity With a Wide Clinical Spectrum. Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed). 2020 Nov;111(9):725-733. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2020.07.004. Epub 2020 Jul 25. PMID: 32721389.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001731020302507?via%3Dihub

  • Collie JS, Harper CD, Fillman EP. Juvenile Xanthogranuloma. 2022 Apr 30. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 30252359.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526103/

  • Hernandez-Martin A, Baselga E, Drolet BA, Esterly NB. Juvenile xanthogranuloma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997 Mar;36(3 Pt 1):355-67; quiz 368-9. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)80207-1. PMID: 9091465.

    https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(97)80207-1/pdf

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