JUVENILE XANTHOGRANULOMA: REPORT OF A CASE

Benign juvenile xanthogranuloma of the larynx

Benign juvenile xanthogranuloma is a normolipaemic, self-limiting condition usually presenting with cutaneous, orbital or occasionally with visceral lesions. It is one type of histiocytosis, a term referring to a group of non-inflammatory, proliferative disorders of the monocyte/macrophage and dendritic cell systems [7]. We report a case of benign juvenile xanthogranuloma occurring in the larynx, a location not previously described.

Subconjunctival steroid in the management of uveal juvenile xanthogranuloma: a case report

Uveal juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a rare intraocular tumor which usually occurs in very young children. Most reported cases of successfully treated uveal juvenile xanthogranuloma have received systemic steroids, irradiation or excision. Some cases have responded to topical steroids alone. We report a case of JXG with recurrent hyphemas and elevated intraocular pressures despite the use of topical steroid. This patient responded to the addition of subconjunctival steroid injection. This is the first report to our knowledge demonstrating a response to periocular steroid supplementation for uveal JXG unresponsive to topical steroids.

Juvenile xanthogranuloma of the iris managed with superficial radiotherapy

A case of juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the iris successfully managed with superficial radiotherapy is presented. A review of the literature suggests that this benign condition, if progressive or extensive, is optimally treated with radiotherapy as an alternative to major surgical procedures, including enucleation.

Bilateral juvenile xanthogranuloma of the iris

Juvenile xanthogranuloma of the iris has only twice before been reported as occurring bilaterally. In this present bilateral case, treatment with steroids and irradiation was sucessful in eradicating the lesion from the lesser affected eye.

Juvenile oculodermal xanthogranuloma

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