Eruptive xanthoma with unexpected granuloma annulare-like microscopic appearance: case report.
Eruptive xanthoma with unexpected granuloma annulare-like microscopic appearance - Case report Abstract: Eruptive xanthoma and granuloma annulare are dermatological diseases with different clinical findings that, sometimes, exhibit histopathological similarities with potential for misinterpretation. We report a case of an eruption of yellow-orange papules with erythematous borders in a 34-year-old male with high levels of serum triglycerides and cholesterol. The skin biopsy specimen has diagnosed granuloma annulare. Review of the histologic material revealed eruptive xanthoma. Remission of the eruption after treatment of dyslipidemia confirmed the diagnosis of the eruptive xanthoma and motivated research about the histological similarities and differences between these diseases.
Fagundes
Patrícia P S
PP
Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. patriciasfagundes@yahoo.com.br
Pinto
Analice Souza Teixeira
AS
Pinto
Paulo Augusto Teixeira
PA
Tebcherani
Antônio José
AJ
Valente
Neusa Yuriko Sakai
NY
D000328:Adult; D001629:Bezafibrate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D001629:Bezafibrate