Xanthoma disseminatum: a case report and literature review

Authors: A S Alexander; R Turner; L Uniate; R G Pearcy

Source: British Journal of Radiology, Volume 78, Number 926, February 2005 , pp. 153-157(5)

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology

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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.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr/27500851

Publication date: 2005-02-01