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Successful treatment of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma with total glucosides of paeony
Identifier
019436
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (also known as "Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma with paraproteinemia" is a multisystem disease that affects older adults, and is characterized by 'prominent skin findings'.
A description of the experience
Dermatol Ther. 2014 Sep-Oct;27(5):304-6. doi: 10.1111/dth.12133. Epub 2014 Apr 28.
Successful treatment of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma with total glucosides of paeony.
Li S1, Chen AJ, Fang S, Li H.
- 1Departments of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Abstract
Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NXG) is a rare granulomatous condition that is often associated with a paraproteinemia and in some cases multiple myeloma. We report a case of isolated NXG that responded very well to total glucosides of paeony treatment. Characteristic clinical and histological features of NXG are presented, as well as a discussion regarding management and the use of glucosides of paeony. Treatment with total glucosides of paeony is an effective, safe treatment, which avoids the side effects associated with systemic corticosteroid or cytotoxic agent therapy.
© 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
KEYWORDS:
necrobiotic xanthogranuloma; periorbital; total glucosides of paeonys
PMID:
24774012