Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is a rare, often self-limiting chronic inflammatory disorder mostly occurring in the sun-exposed areas such as the dorsum of hands, extensor surfaces of arms, face, anterior neck, and upper chest. The pathognomonic histological findings include the pr...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-11, Vol.12 (11), p.e11456
Main Authors: Mistry, Anuja Mahesh, Patel, Rutul, Mistry, Mahesh, Menon, Varna
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Pathology
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Summary:Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is a rare, often self-limiting chronic inflammatory disorder mostly occurring in the sun-exposed areas such as the dorsum of hands, extensor surfaces of arms, face, anterior neck, and upper chest. The pathognomonic histological findings include the presence of numerous granulomas associated with loss of elastic fibers that appear to be ingested by multi-nucleated giant cells. Here, we present a case of a 56-year-old woman with multiple, anatomically variable erythematous lesions- annular and papular, mainly in the upper body. The clinical presentation and histopathologic findings support our diagnosis.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.11456