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Apr 14, 2024DOI:
10.4314/njp.v51i1.04Keywords:
Histiocytosis, Juvenile Xanthogranuloma, Molluscum contagiosum, Nigeria, Ocular manifestations
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Juvenile Xanthogranuloma with Ocular Manifestations in a Nigerian Infant: A Case Report
Abstract
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of optimal care, which occasionally requires a multidisciplinary approach. Rare diseases may pose some diagnostic challenges, especially in the context of their similarity to other more common pathologies. We report a case of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma (JXG), a rare disease that had some initial diagnostic challenges due to its similarity with molluscum contagiosum.
