Deep Dermal Granuloma Annulare Presenting as an Eyelid Tumor in a Child, with Review of Pediatric Eyelid Lesions

: A case of deep dermal granuloma annulare (GA) involving the eyelid of a child is reported. GA presenting in the periocular region is rare and may mimic other lesions. The differential diagnosis of pediatric eyelid lesions is reviewed.

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Published inPediatric dermatology Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 377 - 380
Main Authors Cronquist, Lcdr S. D., Stashower, Lcdr M. E., Benson, Col P. M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston, MA, USA Blackwell Science Inc 01.09.1999
Blackwell
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle
Child
Dermatology
Diagnosis, Differential
Eyelid Diseases - diagnosis
Eyelid Diseases - pathology
Eyelid Diseases - surgery
Eyelid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Granuloma Annulare - diagnosis
Granuloma Annulare - pathology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Prognosis
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
Human
Case study
Eyelid
Skin disease
Granuloma annulare
Child
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Summary:: A case of deep dermal granuloma annulare (GA) involving the eyelid of a child is reported. GA presenting in the periocular region is rare and may mimic other lesions. The differential diagnosis of pediatric eyelid lesions is reviewed.
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ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00098.x