[Granuloma annulare: apropos of 18 cases]

Tunis Med. 2003 Jul;81(7):495-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Granuloma annulare is a benign skin disorder which cause is unknown. The aim of this work is to report the results of a retrospective study dealing with 18 cases of granuloma annulare carried in the dermatology department of la Rabta hospital over a nine year period. We describe 3 clinical forms: localized granuloma annulare: 9 cases, generalized granuloma anulare: 7 cases and deep granuloma annulare: 2 cases. Diabetes mellitus was associated to granuloma annulare in 6 patients, from which 3 presented with multiple lesions. Corticosteroids were used topically in 11 cases. The outcome was marked by a partial resolution in 15 cases. In our study. We didn't found any malignancy with our granuloma annulare patients.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryotherapy
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Granuloma Annulare* / complications
  • Granuloma Annulare* / diagnosis
  • Granuloma Annulare* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones