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Generalized xanthomatosis, but by definition without disturbance of lipid metabolism. According to recent findings, this systemic disease is classified as a histiocytosis(xanthogranuloma family).
For further information, see Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthomas below.
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Neck, neck, hand lines, axillae, groins.
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0.2-1.5 cm large, yellow to yellow-brownish, occasionally also purple, flat, moderately firm, shiny papules with smooth surface (no scale deposits), which tend to confluence.
Associations with plasmocytic immunocytomas are found in 40% of patients. Rarely are chronic or acute myeloid leukemias or B-cell lymphomas associated.
Frequently xanthelasma of the eyelids. No infestation of the mucous membranes.
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LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Broeshart JH et al (2003) Normolipemic plane xanthoma associated with adenocarcinoma and severe itch. J Am Acad Dermatol 49: 119-122
- Winkelmann RK (1983) Normolipemic xanthoma planum and its associated syndromes. dermatologist 34: 159-163
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Xanthelasma corporis; Xanthelasma, generalized; Xanthoma disseminatum; Xanthoma planum diffusum; Xanthomas diffuse plane normolipemic; Xanthome plane;Outgoing links (10)
Dermis; Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthoma; Histiocytoses; Immunoglobulins; Leukemia cutis; Papel; Xanthelasma; Xanthogranulomas (overview); Xanthoma; Xanthomatosis;Disclaimer
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