title: Extrafacial granuloma faciale: report of a case and response to treatment.
abstract: Granuloma faciale (GF) is a rather uncommon form of chronic vasculitis that infrequently involves extrafacial sites. Treatment of this disease is extremely challenging. We report a case of GF with extrafacial lesions and a unique response to treatment. The diseases that are clinical and histologic mimics of this disorder, as well as a review of various treatment modalities, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC II, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Castellano-Howard
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Fairbee
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hogan
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Fenske
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Messina
mesh_terms: D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003622:Dapsone