Subcutaneous granuloma annulare of the finger

Granuloma annulare is a cutaneous disorder, which may be associated with subcutaneous fibrosis. Subcutaneous granuloma annulare lesions may occur without the cutaneous manifestations, and often biopsy is required for diagnosis. We report subcutaneous granuloma annulare of the index finger without cutaneous manifestations, in a 19-year-old woman. Diagnosis was confirmed by excision and histologic examination. In the natural history of granuloma annulare, a spontaneous resolution can be expected. No other specific treatment is necessary.