Abstract
Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a benign histiocytic disorder of unknown etiology. We report a case of JXG in 18-day-old girl, probably the youngest reported hitherto, who presented as nodular lesion on scalp (right temporo-perietal region). The lesion was excised and sent for histopathological examination. Histopathology revealed JXG with scattered mitotic figures. The girl is doing well on follow up for more than 5 years now.
Highlights
Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a benign histiocytic disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by yellow-red, solitary or multiple subcutaneous or dermal lesions, and, occasionally, in other organs
JXG is classified as a non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis
JXG is characterized by diffuse proliferation of foamy histiocytes, and multinucleated Touton-type giant cells, with scattered lymphocytes and eosinophils [1]
Summary
How to cite: Sarin YK, Kumar P, Khurana N.
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