Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma This presents as multiple sharply demarcated, indurated, non-tender dermal or subcutaneous nodules and plaques. Periorbital involvement is common. Lesions vary from violaceous to red orange, and enlarge to form infiltrative plaques that may show central atrophy. Though most of the lesions are asymptomatic, some may be pruritic or painful. Ulceration and scarring are ...

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NXG) is a rare systemic disease primarily associated with cutaneous plaques; these plaques can manifest anywhere, but most commonly affect the face and periorbital regions. It has a distinct histopathology with extensive necrobiosis and infiltrates of inflammatory cells. Patients with NXG are often found to have paraproteinemia or hematologic disorders, including mu...

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NXG) is a rare, progressive, non- Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by multiple yellowish indurated plaques and subcutaneous nodules that frequently involve the face, trunk, and extremities. Extracutaneous manifestations and paraproteinemia are common. Here, we report the case of a 47-year-old female who referredto the Dermatology Clinic of Razi Hospital, ...

Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NXG) is a rare granulomatous disorder of the skin. It is characterised by indurated nodules and erythematous, yellow plaques mostly affecting the periorbital region. In recent years, NXG has been increasingly associated with paraproteineamia and haematological disorders, such as multiple myeloma. Hereunder we report two cases with histological and clinical findings ...