[Granuloma annulare of the eyelid: an unusual presentation].
METHODS
Granuloma annulare is a benign dermatosis, relatively common during childhood, usually self-limited and of unknown etiology. Localized ocular involvement is rare. We report a case of granuloma annulare involving the eyelid of a child. A biopsy taken from a similar lesion presented later on the back of a thumb confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with topical corticosteroids was introduced.


CONCLUSIONS
The literature on periocular granuloma annulare is reviewed. This diagnosis should be considered for any acquired papular of the periorbital area, especially if there is a history of antecedent trauma. Unnecessary surgical excision can then be avoided.
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain. tensi_sanchez@yahoo.es
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Sánchez Tocino
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Galindo Ferreiro
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Galindo Alonso
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González López
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Martín Castillo
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016460:Granuloma Annulare / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005938:Glucocorticoids