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Xanthoma Disseminatum Presenting with Hoarseness
Biswanath Behera1, Munisamy Malathi1, Devinder-Mohan Thappa1
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|February 1, 2018
Summary
Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is a rare histiocytic disorder. This case highlights laryngeal involvement causing hoarseness, a rare symptom, emphasizing the need for XD consideration in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is a rare, benign, non-Langerhans cell histiocytic disorder of unknown etiology.
- It typically presents with cutaneous and mucosal xanthomas, often affecting skin folds and the face.
- Systemic involvement can occur, though less commonly documented.
