Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma is a rare, chronic, progressive granulomatous disorder which manifests as yellowish plaques and nodules, most commonly in the periorbital region. The exact aetiology is not known. It is commonly associated with monoclonal gammopathy. Various treatment modalities used incl...

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Main Authors: Banavasi S Girisha, Anantha Prasad Holla, Michelle Fernandes, Tonita M Noronha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Subjects:
Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
periorbital area
surgery
Online Access:http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2012;volume=5;issue=1;spage=43;epage=45;aulast=Girisha
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Summary:Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma is a rare, chronic, progressive granulomatous disorder which manifests as yellowish plaques and nodules, most commonly in the periorbital region. The exact aetiology is not known. It is commonly associated with monoclonal gammopathy. Various treatment modalities used include chemotherapy, intralesional and systemic steroids, radiotherapy and surgical excision. We report a case of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma involving the periorbital area causing cosmetic disfigurement.
ISSN:0974-2077

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