Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma: a case report located in non-sun exposed areas

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is an uncommon entity clinically characterized by erythematous annular plaques with atrophic and hypopigmented center, that predominates in sun-exposed zones. The histology shows a granulomatous infiltrate without palisading image, made up of lymphocy...

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Published in:Actas dermo-sifiliográficas 2006-10, Vol.97 (8), p.533
Main Authors: Campos-Muñoz, Lucía, Díaz-Díaz, Rosa Maria, Quesada-Cortés, Alicia, Hernández-Cano, Natalia, Martín-Díaz, Maria Angeles, Regojo-Zapata, Rita María, Casado Jiménez, Mariano
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Language:Spanish
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Granuloma Annulare - diagnosis
Granuloma Annulare - pathology
Humans
Male
Photosensitivity Disorders
Skin - pathology
Time Factors
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Summary:Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is an uncommon entity clinically characterized by erythematous annular plaques with atrophic and hypopigmented center, that predominates in sun-exposed zones. The histology shows a granulomatous infiltrate without palisading image, made up of lymphocytes, histiocytes and giant cells, with phagocytosis of elastic fibers, without necrobiosis or mucin deposit. We present the case of a male patient with atypical clinical manifestation on the non-sun exposed skin and AEGCG characteristic histology.
ISSN:0001-7310
DOI:10.1016/S0001-7310(06)73458-5