Granuloma formation in herpes zoster scars.
An 82-year-old male with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia developed an erythematous papular eruption over the trunk. Lesions occurred at the site of scars related to a disseminated herpes zoster infection 3 months previously. Biopsy of a lesion showed granuloma formation. The rash resolved spontaneously over 6-8 weeks.
University Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology