Xanthoderma: a clinical review.
"Xanthoderma" is a term that describes a yellow to orange macular discoloration of the skin. The cause of this finding ranges from benign to potentially life-threatening disease. To date the literature fails to comprehensively review the various causes and workup of this clinical manifestation. This article discusses the etiopathogenesis of xanthoderma and suggests a novel diagnostic algorithm for the clinician to use in the initial evaluation of this condition.
Haught
Justin M
JM
Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Patel
Shaily
S
English
Joseph C
JC
D002338:Carotenoids / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
D002338:Carotenoids