Xanthoma Disseminatum: a Case Report and Literature Review

Overview

Journal Br J Radiol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Radiology

Date 2005 Feb 1

PMID 15681329

Citations 3

Authors

A S Alexander

R Turner

L Uniate

R G Pearcy

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Abstract

This case report describes the neuro-opthalmologic and respiratory manifestations of xanthoma disseminatum, a rare histiocytosis syndrome characterized by disseminated lesions in a young male adult. Multimodality management of this disease, including the role of local radiotherapy, is discussed accompanied by a review of the literature.

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