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A case of papular elastolytic giant cell granuloma: A mini-review of reported cases
- Source :
- European journal of dermatology : EJD. 25(2)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Papular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (PEGCG) is a rare variant of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG). Since Kato et al. [1] reported the first case of PEGCG, only eight additional cases have been reported. Herein, we report a case of PEGCG and review the literature of reported cases.A 75-year-old Japanese man presented with multiple pruritic eruptions on his back that recurred for 2 months. Past medical history included hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination disclosed [...]
- Subjects :
- Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Pathology
Past medical history
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Physical examination
Dermatology
Giant Cell Granuloma
medicine.disease
Elastic Tissue
Skin Diseases
Mini review
Granuloma, Giant Cell
medicine
Humans
Annular elastolytic giant-cell granuloma
business
Aged
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 19524013
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- European journal of dermatology : EJD
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....67ffffe6ae34f3f1415bc7e50842d671