Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of Foot, a Nodular Lesion: An Unusual Case in 2-month-old Infant

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Published: 2021-07-10
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Juvenile xanthogranuloma, nodule, fibrohistiocytic tumor

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Ram Avtar
Head Dept. of Orthopedics, Dept. of Pathology ESI-PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Onkar Kaur
Senior Medical Officer, Dept. of Pathology ESI-PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Anand K Verma
Senior Specialist, Dept. of Pathology ESI-PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Anand K Verma
Senior Specialist, Dept. of Pathology ESI-PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Raj Kumar Chandoke
Consultant and Head Dept. of Pathology ESI-PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India

Abstract

A 2-month-old infant presented with a circumscribed nodule on left foot since birth. Excision biopsy showed juvenile xanthogranuloma, an uncommon diagnosis in an unusual site; common sites being head and neck. Uncommon sites are groin, genital organs, limbs and even internal organs. It carries a favorable prognosis.

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)

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Case Report
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