[Normolipemic plane xanthomas and mycosis fungoides]

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2005 Jun;96(5):307-10. doi: 10.1016/s0001-7310(05)75060-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthomas are characterized by the presence of yellowish plaques on the eyelids, neck, upper trunk, buttocks and flexures. Histology shows foamy histiocytes in the dermis. Approximately half of all cases are associated with hematological disorders. On rare occasions, they have been described in the context of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. We present the case of a female patient with tumor-stage mycosis fungoides who developed normolipemic plane xanthomas coinciding with the appearance of new lymphoma lesions. We review English-language literature regarding the rare association of xanthomas and cutaneous T-cell lymphomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mycosis Fungoides / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Xanthomatosis / pathology*