Linear granuloma annulare.
Granuloma annulare is a benign dermatosis with multiple clinical presentations and a common histologic picture, which is characterized by areas of degenerated collagen surrounded by palisading histiocytes. A case of granuloma annulare that presented as progressive, asymptomatic, symmetric truncal bands is described. The varied clinical presentations and possible pathogenetic mechanisms of granuloma annulare are reviewed.
Harpster
E F
EF
Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis.
Mauro
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Barr
R J
RJ
D006099:Granuloma / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*