Korean J Dermatol.  2008 May;46(5):656-659.

A Case of Generalized Granuloma Annulare Following BCG Vaccination

• Yun JH
• Kim KR
• Lee JY
• Yoon TY

Abstract

Generalized granuloma annulare is defined as affecting at least the trunk and either the upper or lower extremities, or both. It is represented by disseminated necrobiotic dermal papules forming annular or nonannular configuration. Clinical associations between generalized granuloma annulare and diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, malignancy, infection, and vaccination have been reported. BCG vaccination induces specific and nonspecific dermatologic complications such as scrofuloderma-like, lupus vulgaris-like, tuberculid, urticaria, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, and granuloma annulare. Generalized granuloma annulare associated with BCG vaccination or tuberculin test has not been reported in the Korean literature. Herein, we report a case of generalized granuloma annulare which occurred in a 6-month-old boy following BCGitis on the BCG vaccination site.

Keyword

BCGitis; BCG vaccination; Generalized granuloma annulare

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus
Erythema Multiforme
Erythema Nodosum
Granuloma
Granuloma Annulare
Humans
Infant
Lower Extremity
Mycobacterium bovis
Thyroid Diseases
Tuberculin Test
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
Urticaria
Vaccination