Generalized plane xanthoma and idiopathic Bence-Jones proteinuria

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1997 Jul;22(4):192-4.

Abstract

Generalized (diffuse) plane xanthoma (GPX) is a normolipaemic xanthomatosis that is very frequently associated with a haematological disorder, and especially with monoclonal gammapathies, which it may precede by several months or years. Here, we report a case of GPX associated with idiopathic Bence-Jones proteinuria, a very rare type of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. To our knowledge, this association has not been previously described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bence Jones Protein / urine*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Proteinuria / complications*
  • Xanthomatosis / etiology*
  • Xanthomatosis / pathology

Substances

  • Bence Jones Protein