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Granuloma annulare

Granuloma anular

Category

Definition

A common inflammatory disorder in which granulomatous inflammation surrounds foci of degenerate dermal collagen. It presents clinically as dermal papules and annular plaques. It may be localised, especially over bony prominences, or generalised. The cause is unknown.

Index Terms

Granuloma annulareGA - [granuloma annulare]Localised granuloma annulareGeneralised granuloma annulareSubcutaneous granuloma annularePerforating granuloma annulare