Long-standing necrobiotic xanthogranuloma limited to the skin: A case report
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Anne-Sophie Smilga; Mona Lavoie; Sungmi Jung; Ariane Schreiber
- Source
- SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol 9 (2021)
- Subject
- Medicine (General)
R5-920
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2050-313X
2050313X
Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis with a known association with monoclonal gammopathies and malignant conditions. There is a lack of consensus regarding the management of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma. In this case report, the patient is diagnosed with a long-standing necrobiotic xanthogranuloma limited to the skin. Although all initial investigations were reassuring, the patient remains at a higher risk of developing a malignant condition. The goal of the authors is to highlight the need for clearer investigation and follow-up guidelines.