title: Disseminated verruciform xanthoma: a case report.
abstract: Verruciform xanthomas (VXs) are rare mucocutaneous lesions that can appear in isolation or in association with chronic inflammation, systemic diseases, or metabolic abnormalities. We report the case of a patient who presented with disseminated VX with oral, cutaneous, and genital involvement without an obvious underlying cause. Treatments including salicylic acid 40%, high-potency topical corticosteroids, antibiotics, and chlorhexidine failed to improve the lesions; however, the patient was satisfied with the cosmetic results of serial shave excisions. This case highlights a rare entity of unknown etiology. Further studies are needed to determine the cause of this mucocutaneous entity so that more effective treatment modalities can be elucidated.
authors.affiliation: 161 Ft Washington Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA. rt2486@columbia.edu.
authors.forename: Randy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Sandra A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Kopp
authors.forename: Carrie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cobb
authors.forename: Analisa V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Halpern
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001415:Back / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D020156:Salicylic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D020156:Salicylic Acid