Korean J Dermatol.  1998 Dec;36(6):1065-1069.

Two Cases of Subcutaneous Granuloma annulare

• Kim YS
• Lim YS
• Choi HY
• Myung KB

Abstract

We report two cases showing typical clinical features of subcutaneous granuloma annulare. Clinically, rapidly growing non-tender subcutaneous nodules developed on the scalp of healthy children without histories of trauma or infection. Histopathologically, collagen degeneration surrounded by histiocytes and lymphocytes in a palisading arrangement were seen in the deep dermis and subcutaneous layer. The foci of degeneration contained pale and edematous basophilic mucinous deposits. The skin lesions resolved spontaneously without specific treatment. Subcutaneous granuloma annulare should be considered in the differential diagnosis of children presenting with soft tissue masses.

Keyword

Subcutaneous granuloma annulare

MeSH Terms

Basophils
Child
Collagen
Dermis
Diagnosis, Differential
Granuloma Annulare*
Granuloma*
Histiocytes
Humans
Lymphocytes
Mucins
Scalp
Skin
Collagen
Mucins