Generalized granuloma annulare

Granuloma annulare is an inflammatory dermatosis that affects people of all ages, particularly females, with an annual incidence of 37.9 per 100,000 people. Generalized granuloma annulare accounts for 15% of cases and typically manifests as erythematous or skin-colored annular plaques with a raised,...

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Published in:Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) 2024-09, Vol.196 (29), p.E1013-E1013
Main Authors: Lobo, Carol, Kaimal, Sowmya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dermatology
Epidemiology
Erythema
Female
Granuloma Annulare - diagnosis
Granuloma Annulare - pathology
Granulomas
Humans
Male
Practice
Sarcoidosis
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Summary:Granuloma annulare is an inflammatory dermatosis that affects people of all ages, particularly females, with an annual incidence of 37.9 per 100,000 people. Generalized granuloma annulare accounts for 15% of cases and typically manifests as erythematous or skin-colored annular plaques with a raised, rope-like border and central clearing, predominantly affecting the trunk and extremities. Localized granuloma annulare is the most common variant. Other variants include perforating, subcutaneous, patch, papular, photo-distributed, and drug-induced granuloma annulare. Potential triggers include drug exposure and viral infections. Here, Lobo and Kaimal examine the case of a 57-year-old woman with granuloma annulare.
ISSN:0820-3946
1488-2329
1488-2329
DOI:10.1503/cmaj.231728