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A case of xanthoma disseminatum: evaluation and monitoring by 18 F ‐fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography
Author(s) -
Jin S.,
Chae S.Y.,
Chang S.E.,
Suh C.,
Lee S.W.,
Ryu J.S.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/bjd.12789
Subject(s) - mucocutaneous zone , medicine , positron emission tomography , fluorodeoxyglucose , computed tomography , radiology , pathology , tomography , nuclear medicine , disease
Summary Xanthoma disseminatum ( XD ) is a rare benign histiocytic disorder with extensive mucocutaneous xanthomas that often involves other sites such as the central nervous system ( CNS ), respiratory tract and abdominal organs. Evaluation of the extent of disease is important because lesions in critical locations may increase morbidity and mortality. However, there are no well‐established tools for the evaluation and monitoring of XD . Here, we report a case of XD in a 21‐year‐old male patient showing skin, mucous membrane, CNS and internal organ involvement. In this case, 18 F ‐fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography was useful in detecting the extent of the disease and in estimating the therapeutic response.