Resolution of patch-type granuloma annulare lesions after biopsy

We describe a patient with patch-type granuloma annulare whose lesions resolved after biopsy on 2 occasions. The lesions not subjected to biopsy persisted. There is a paucity of literature on the relation between biopsy and resolution of granuloma annulare, with one frequently cited article implying...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2002-03, Vol.46 (3), p.426-429
Main Authors: Levin, Nikki A., Patterson, James W., Yaoc, Luke L., Wilson, Barbara B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy
Dermatology
Granuloma Annulare - pathology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Skin - pathology
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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Summary:We describe a patient with patch-type granuloma annulare whose lesions resolved after biopsy on 2 occasions. The lesions not subjected to biopsy persisted. There is a paucity of literature on the relation between biopsy and resolution of granuloma annulare, with one frequently cited article implying that biopsy is not related to resolution. We briefly consider possible mechanisms through which involution of lesions of granuloma annulare could result after biopsy or other form of trauma. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;46:426-9.)
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1067/mjd.2002.118344