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Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma--actinic granuloma?
F Revenga1, I Rovira, J Pimentel
1Unit of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Badajoz, Spain.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
This study reports a case of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma, also known as actinic granuloma (AG), presenting unusual non-sun-exposed lesions. The findings prompt a re-evaluation of AG
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGGC), or actinic granuloma (AG), is a rare skin condition.
- Typically presents as annular lesions on sun-exposed skin.
- Histopathology shows giant cells engulfing elastic fibers at lesion edges.