Juvenile xanthogranuloma: Late presentation of giant form ends with atrophic sequelae: Case report

Publication date: Available online 13 August 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Amr Abduljabbar , Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan , Mohammed A. Buraik , Khalid Al Attas , Amr Gamal , Sanjay Kumar Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a histiocytic disorder that is usually benign and limited to the skin. Usually it regresses spontaneously, more often without or with limited skin changes. The systemic form of JXG is rare and may be associated with severe morbidity and mortality due to CNS involvement. Here, we describe a 15year old boy with puzzling skin lesions evolving since last 6months on the neck. A skin biopsy and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of JXG.
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research