Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare: A Case Report with Histologic Findings

Abstract

<span>Granuloma annulare is one of the granulomatous dermatoses, the localized form of which is the most common clinical type, although rare variants such as subcutaneous form have been reported.</span><br /><span>We present a 22-year-old girl with asymptomatic cutaneous lesions on her fingers from 14 years ago.</span><br /><span>On physical examination, multiple nodules with rubbery consistency were noted on palmar aspects of fingers of both hands.</span><br /><span>Histopathologic examination showed granulomas with a palisading pattern and degeneration of collagen bundles. The diagnosis of subcutaneous granuloma annulare was confirmed. Intralesional triamcinolone prescribed for the patient caused slight improvement.</span>