title: Eruptive xanthoma with unexpected granuloma annulare-like microscopic appearance: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. patriciasfagundes@yahoo.com.br
authors: Patrícia P S
authors: PP
authors: Fagundes
authors: Analice Souza Teixeira
authors: AS
authors: Pinto
authors: Paulo Augusto Teixeira
authors: PA
authors: Pinto
authors: Antônio José
authors: AJ
authors: Tebcherani
authors: Neusa Yuriko Sakai
authors: NY
authors: Valente
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D001629:Bezafibrate