Granuloma faciale: the role of dapsone and prior irradiation on the cause of the disease.
Disseminated granuloma faciale developed in a 38-year-old man following radiation therapy. A dramatic response to dapsone therapy is noted and the possible role of radiation in the pathophysiology of the disease is presented.
D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003622:Dapsone