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A case of papular elastolytic giant cell granuloma: A mini-review of reported cases

Authors :
Yasuyuki Fujita
Shinichi Nakazato
Hidetsugu Sato
Keisuke Kikuchi
Ken Muramatsu
Hiroshi Shimizu
Source :
European journal of dermatology : EJD. 25(2)
Publication Year :
2015

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 [...]

Details

ISSN :
19524013
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European journal of dermatology : EJD
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....67ffffe6ae34f3f1415bc7e50842d671