title: Xanthogranuloma: report on clinical and histologic findings in 64 patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hood
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D014972:Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology