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Xanthogranuloma: Report on Clinical and Histologic Findings in 64 Patients
Author(s) -
Cohen Bernard A.,
Hood Antoinette
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1989.tb00909.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , lesion , general surgery , surgery
Although xanthogranulomas are frequently encountered by pediatricians and dermatologists, data on the course of this tumor are restricted to several series with limited follow‐up. We report on our experience with 64 patients whom we were able to identify from the surgical files. Our data support the currently held view that xanthogranulomas are generally benign, self‐limited lesions. They may persist or continue to erupt for years, however, particularly in individuals who develop the first lesion after age 20 years.