Xanthoma of the Jaw Bones: Cases Series and Review of Literature
Shankar Venkat,
Mohammed N. Islam,
Indraneel Bhattacharyya
et al.
Abstract:Background
Intraosseous xanthomas are rare benign lesions sometimes associated with excess lipid production. Xanthoma of the jaw bones (XJB) was first reported in 1964, and fewer than 50 cases have been reported in the English literature to date. The etiopathogenesis of XJB is highly suggestive of a reactive process or a metabolic condition.
Method
Seven cases of XJBs were retrieved from the archives of 4 oral and maxillofacial pathology services. … Show more
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