[Elastolytic granulomas of the legs in familial visceral lymphangiodysplasia with chronic lymphedema]

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2004 Sep;2(9):766-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma is a rare skin condition of unknown origin characterized by giant cell granulomas with elastophagocytosis and loss of elastic tissue. Sun-exposed areas are most commonly affected. We report on an unusual case of elastolytic granulomas developing in chronic lymphedema of the legs in a female patient with visceral lymphangiodysplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiodysplasia / complications
  • Angiodysplasia / genetics
  • Angiodysplasia / pathology*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Facial Dermatoses / complications
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / complications
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Leg / pathology*
  • Lymphatic System / abnormalities*
  • Lymphatic System / pathology*
  • Lymphedema / complications
  • Lymphedema / pathology*
  • Viscera / abnormalities
  • Viscera / pathology