Xanthoderma: A clinical review - 19/08/11
Correspondence to: Joseph C. English, III, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, 190 Lothrop St, Suite 145 Lothrop Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.Abstract |
“Xanthoderma” is a term that describes a yellow to orange macular discoloration of the skin. The cause of this finding ranges from benign to potentially life-threatening disease. To date the literature fails to comprehensively review the various causes and workup of this clinical manifestation. This article discusses the etiopathogenesis of xanthoderma and suggests a novel diagnostic algorithm for the clinician to use in the initial evaluation of this condition.
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Vol 57 - N° 6
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