Verruciform xanthoma: case series of an unusual, commonly misdiagnosed lesion

Verruciform Xanthoma (VX) is a benign condition occurring primarily in the oral cavity with some lesions also found on the genital mucosa or skin. VX occurs primarily in the fifth decade of life and shows a slight male predilection. This lesion generally presents as a papillary or rough-surfaced, painless, well-demarcated lesion, ranging from white, yellow-white, to orange in color. The etiology of VX is still largely unknown and definitive diagnosis is made based on histology. This lesion is thought to correlate with localized trauma or chronic inflammatory conditions such as lichen planus, lupus, epithelial dysplasia, pemphigus vulgaris, and mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - June 13, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dr. Sonal Shah Tags: #103 Source Type: research