Granuloma gluteale infantum: a case report

Pediatr Dermatol. 2000 Mar-Apr;17(2):141-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01734.x.

Abstract

Granuloma gluteale infantum is a benign disorder with the clinical appearance of "granulomatous" nodules involving the diaper area. It is an uncommon disorder considered a complication of primary irritant diaper dermatitis. A 6-month-old boy with reddish-purple oval nodules located on the right inguinal fold and right buttock diagnosed as granuloma gluteale infantum is presented. A contributing factor in our patient could be a primary irritant dermatitis or a preexisting candidial infection. The name granuloma gluteale infantum is a misnomer since no granulomas are found in these lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Buttocks
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diaper Rash / diagnosis
  • Granuloma / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology