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Ruedee Phasukthaworn1, Kumutnart Chanprapaph1, Vasanop Vachiramon1
1Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Case Reports in Dermatology
|June 14, 2016
Summary
Actinic granuloma, a rare skin condition, presents as annular plaques on sun-exposed skin. This case highlights a potential link between actinic granuloma and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, requiring further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Nephrology
- Immunodermatology
Background:
- Actinic granuloma is an uncommon granulomatous skin condition.
- It typically presents as annular erythematous plaques with central clearing.
- Ultraviolet radiation is a known precipitating factor, though pathogenesis remains unclear.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old woman presented with asymptomatic annular erythematous plaques on her face.
- These lesions had persisted for two years.
- Concurrently, she developed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Findings:
- Clinical presentation and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of actinic granuloma.
- The patient's concurrent development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis was noted.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potential association between actinic granuloma and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the relationship between these conditions.
- Understanding this association may lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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