Risk of intraocular and other extracutaneous involvement in patients with cutaneous juvenile xanthogranuloma

ConclusionCutaneous juvenile xanthogranulomas are generally limited to the skin. Because eye involvement is rare, a routine eye examination is of low yield and probably not warranted in children with no ocular or visual symptoms. New recommendations for systemic screening could not be drawn from this study.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - January 1, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Liat Samuelov, Michael Kinori, Sarah L. Chamlin, Annette Wagner, Brandi M. Kenner ‐Bell, Amy S. Paller, Lacey L. Kruse, Anthony J. Mancini Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research