Extensive patch type granulomas annulare: A rare case report

Authors

  • Anubhav Garg Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy , G R Medical College, Gwalior, M P, India
  • Sushma Garg Gwalior, MP, India
  • L K Gupta Gwalior, MP, India
  • A K Khare Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy , RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Asit Mittal Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy , RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Keywords:

Granuloma annulare, patch type granuloma annulare, interstitial pattern, palisading granuloma, necrobiosis

Abstract

A 16-year-old girl presented with multiple, asymptomatic, progressive, hyperpigmented patches of 6 months duration over trunk and thighs. Histopathology showed features of interstitial granuloma annulare. The clinical diagnosis was consistent with patch type granuloma annulare.

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2014-05-22

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Garg , A., Garg , S., Gupta , L. K., Khare , A. K., & Mittal , A. (2014). Extensive patch type granulomas annulare: A rare case report . International Journal of Medical Science Research and Practice, 1(1), 23–25. Retrieved from https://ijmsrp.isroset.org/index.php/j/article/view/6

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014): Volume-1, Issue-1 May 2014

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Case Report

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