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Actinic granuloma


Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].

Synonyms and keywords: O’Brien granuloma.

Overview

Actinic granuloma (also known as “O’Brien granuloma”) is a cutaneous condition characterized histologically by a dermal infiltrate of macrophages.[1]:706

Physical examination

References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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