Symptoms of xanthoma

summary

Xanthoma is one of the diseases of reticuloendothelial system. It is a type of histiocytosis X. it is a hereditary lipid deposition disease, not a tumor. This disease is more common in children under 10 years old, which is common in 3 to 5 years old male children, occasionally in adults, the symptoms of xanthoma, I will tell you about it.

Symptoms of xanthoma

The lesions mainly occurred in the skeletal system, mostly in children aged 3-5 years old, and the course of disease was generally slow. Typical map like defects can be seen on skull plain film, single or multiple, with different sizes, clear and sharp edges, involving parietal bone, temporal bone, skull base, etc.

The clinical manifestations of typical cases are map like skull defect, exophthalmos and diabetes insipidus. Generally, only one of the three typical symptoms occurs at the same time. There are also developmental disorders, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, pigmentation, gingival ulcer, low fever, anemia, muscle soreness, etc.

Plain film of skull showed typical map like defects, single or multiple, varying in size, clear edge, sharp without sclerotic zone. At present, there is no specific method for this disease, so comprehensive therapy is often used. Among them, radiotherapy, high-dose hormone pulse therapy and necessary surgical treatment were considered.

matters needing attention

Xanthoma in peacetime to ensure adequate sleep, improve sleep quality. Strengthen physical exercise and improve physical quality. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Avoid over nervousness and depression. But also to strengthen physical exercise, enhance the body's resistance.