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Xantoma papular é um transtorno histiocítico benigno raro de etiologia desconhecida que pode ocorrer tanto em adultos como em crianças. Caracteriza-se por pápulas e nódulos amarelos ou amarelo-avermelhados que afetam tanto a pele quanto as mucosas. O dorso e a cabeça são mais comumente afetados. Histologicamente, há um infiltrado de histiócitos espumosos e células gigantes na região superior e média da derme. Em adultos, a doença pode ser progressiva, enquanto em crianças a resolução espontânea lenta é a regra. | |||
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Papular xanthoma is a rare benign histiocytic disorder of unknown aetiology which may occur both in adults and children. It is characterised by yellow or reddish-yellow papules and nodules affecting both skin and mucous membranes. The back and head are most commonly affected. Histologically, there is an upper- and mid-dermal infiltrate of foamy histiocytes and giant cells. In adults the disease may be progressive whereas in children slow spontaneous resolution is the norm. | |||
Revision as of 23:46, 13 August 2026
Papular xanthoma is a rare benign histiocytic disorder of unknown aetiology which may occur both in adults and children. It is characterised by yellow or reddish-yellow papules and nodules affecting both skin and mucous membranes. The back and head are most commonly affected. Histologically, there is an upper- and mid-dermal infiltrate of foamy histiocytes and giant cells. In adults the disease may be progressive whereas in children slow spontaneous resolution is the norm.
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Papular xanthoma is a rare benign histiocytic disorder of unknown aetiology which may occur both in adults and children. It is characterised by yellow or reddish-yellow papules and nodules affecting both skin and mucous membranes. The back and head are most commonly affected. Histologically, there is an upper- and mid-dermal infiltrate of foamy histiocytes and giant cells. In adults the disease may be progressive whereas in children slow spontaneous resolution is the norm. |
