F 37, left arm
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Diagnosis:
Granuloma annulare
Cases by diagnosis, Dermatopathology in Practice - Non-Tumor
Granuloma annulare
Cases by diagnosis, Dermatopathology in Practice - Non-Tumor
F 37, left arm
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Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology.
Granuloma annulare is relatively common disease that occurs in all ages, but it is rare in children. F > M.
Clinically GA presents as dermal papules and annular plaques.
It may be localized (most common), generalized or subcutaneous.
Most cases of GA resolve spontaneously.
GA may be associated with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and hematopoietic malignancies (lymphoma and leukemia).