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Robin H Wang1, Jenna J Lullo1,2, Madhu Dahiya3
1Division of Dermatology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL.
The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|October 31, 2024
Summary
This study details a rare case of cutaneous pulse granuloma in the perianal region. Researchers suggest plant-derived baby wipes as the likely source of the foreign material causing this granulomatous inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Foreign Body Reactions
Background:
- Pulse granulomas are rare foreign body reactions characterized by hyaline rings and granulomatous inflammation.
- They typically occur in the oral, gastrointestinal, or respiratory tracts.
- Cutaneous pulse granulomas are exceptionally rare and usually linked to underlying pathology facilitating plant material implantation.
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