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necrobiotic xanthogranuloma

necrobiotic xanthogranuloma definition - medical

necrobiotic xanthogranuloma

noun
A cutaneous and subcutaneous xanthogranuloma with focal necroses that manifest as multiple large, sometimes ulcerated nodules, especially around the eyes; it is associated with paraproteinemia.

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