Generalized granuloma annulare in infancy following bacillus calmette-guerin vaccination

Ann Dermatol. 2011 Dec;23(Suppl 3):S319-21. doi: 10.5021/ad.2011.23.S3.S319. Epub 2011 Dec 27.

Abstract

Generalized granuloma annulare (GGA) is a rare benign granulomatous dermatosis characterized by disseminated necrobiotic dermal papules. Histologically, it presents as a lymphohistiocytic granuloma associated with varying degrees of connective tissue degeneration. It usually occurs in adults and rarely affects infants. Herein, we report an interesting case of GGA which occurred in a 3 month-old girl in association with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination.

Keywords: BCG vaccine; Granuloma annulare; Infant.

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