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

Authors

  • 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

Keywords:

Juvenile xanthogranuloma, nodule, fibrohistiocytic tumor

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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Published

2021-07-10

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Case Report

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