Xanthogranuloma, Ulcer, Staphylococcal Infection - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

xanthogranuloma ulcer Staphylococcal infection

Body Site

Age

3 months

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

red brown

Morphology

pustule

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This heatlhy 3-month-old boy developed a 3 cm tumor on his back a month ago. The overling skin was ulcerated and healed over 2 weeks with the use of a hydrophilic dressing. Skin biopsy showed a xanthogranuloma. He had no other nodules or tumors, no organomegaly, and no adenopathy. The surrounding pustules resolved within a few days of starting therapy with oral clinidamycin.

Description

3 cm round mushroom shaped tumor with overlying ulcer

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12/11/2011 14:58:42

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