Xanthoma disseminatum: a case report and literature review

Br J Radiol. 2005 Feb;78(926):153-7. doi: 10.1259/bjr/27500851.

Abstract

This case report describes the neuro-opthalmologic and respiratory manifestations of xanthoma disseminatum, a rare histiocytosis syndrome characterized by disseminated lesions in a young male adult. Multimodality management of this disease, including the role of local radiotherapy, is discussed accompanied by a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / complications
  • Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Vision Disorders / etiology*