Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma: a "visible" diagnosis

Dermatol Online J. 2017 Jul 15;23(7):13030/qt9rq3j927.

Abstract

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is a rare granulomatous skin disease of undetermined cause, characterized by annular plaques with raised erythematous borders in sun-exposed skin. The typical histologic features are dermal infiltration by multinucleated giant cells, elastin degeneration, and elastophagocytosis. The authors describe a clinical case of AEGCG, which exhibited an excellent response to hydroxycloroquine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Granuloma Annulare / drug therapy
  • Granuloma Annulare / pathology*
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / drug therapy
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Hydroxychloroquine