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Coexistence of morphea and granuloma annulare: a rare case report
Şenay Ağırgöl1, Özge Yöntem2, Cem Leblebici3
1MD. Attending Physician, Dermatology Clinic, Haseki Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi, Istanbul, Turkey.
Context:
Localized scleroderma (morphea) is characterized by fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue. Granuloma annulare is a relatively common disease that is characterized by dermal papules and arciform plaques.
Case Report:
Here, we present the case of a 42-year-old woman who developed granuloma annulare on the dorsum of her feet and abdominal region, and morphea on the anterior side of her lower limbs. We also discuss the etiological and pathogenetic processes that may cause the rare coexistence of these two diseases.
Conclusion:
Only a few cases in the literature have described coexistence of morphea and granuloma annulare.
Insights
This case report details a rare instance of coexisting granuloma annulare and localized scleroderma (morphea) in a 42-year-old woman, exploring potential causes for this uncommon dermatological presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunodermatology
Background:
- Localized scleroderma (morphea) involves skin and subcutaneous tissue fibrosis.
- Granuloma annulare presents as dermal papules and arciform plaques.
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