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Juvenile xanthogranuloma

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Juvenile xanthogranuloma is a form of histiocytosis, classified as “non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis”,[1] or more specifically, “type 2”.[2]

Physical examination

Physical examination

Skin

  • Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
    Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
  • Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
    Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
  • Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
    Juvenile xanthogranuloma.
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References

  1. ↑ Nakasu S, Tsuji A, Fuse I, Hirai H. “Intracranial solitary juvenile xanthogranuloma successfully treated with stereotactic radiosurgery”. J Neurooncol. PMID 17332947.
  2. ↑ Template:DermNet

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