title: Xanthoma disseminatum in a pair of blind, deaf male twins.
abstract: Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is a rare normolipemic histiocytic disorder of non-Langerhans cell origin characterized by erythematous to tan/brown papules in flexor surfaces. Considered a generally benign, chronic disease of unknown etiology, XD typically affects the skin, mucous membranes, and less commonly, other organs. To date, there has been no typical or consistent inheritance pattern described, nor has it ever been considered as a component of any known syndrome. We describe, for the first time, two cases of XD in a pair of blind and deaf twin brothers.
authors.affiliation: Western University of Health Sciences, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.
authors.forename: Naveed
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Natanzi
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: Eli
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ahdoot
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghatan
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reinstandler
authors.forename: Ramin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ram