Extrafacial granuloma faciale: report of a case and response to treatment.
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.
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Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC II, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Fairbee
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Hogan
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Fenske
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Messina
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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
D003622:Dapsone