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Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma

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Synonyms and keywords: Giant cell elastophagocytosis, Meischer’s granuloma

Overview

Overview

Annular elastolytic giant-cell granuloma of the face is a cutaneous condition characterized histologically by a dermal infiltrate of macrophages.[1]}[2]

References

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.
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.


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