Diffuse plane xanthomatosis associated with a monoclonal band displaying anti-smooth muscle antibody activity

Br J Dermatol. 1995 Dec;133(6):961-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb06934.x.

Abstract

We report a patient with diffuse planar xanthomatous lesions associated with a benign monoclonal gammopathy. This patient has a very high titre of anti-smooth muscle antibody (1:10,240), but normal liver function tests and a normal liver biopsy. The paraprotein band displays anti-smooth muscle antibody activity. There is no evidence of any other underlying disease process. The findings are consistent with a diagnosis of diffuse plane xanthomatosis, but the mechanism of xanthoma formation remains unclear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Autoantibodies / blood*
  • Axilla
  • Electrophoresis
  • Face
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth / immunology*
  • Neck
  • Skin / pathology
  • Xanthomatosis / immunology*
  • Xanthomatosis / pathology

Substances

  • Autoantibodies