Granuloma fissuratum masquerading as a skin tumor

Granuloma fissuratum is a reactive process of the skin usually caused by chronic trauma from ill-fitting eyeglass frames. Its clinical resemblance to malignant tumors makes it important to recognize this benign condition. This case report discuses the diagnosis and management of granuloma fissuratum...

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Published inCutis (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 25; no. 6; p. 663
Main Authors Rist, T E, Marks, Jr, J G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1980
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Eyeglasses
Granuloma - diagnosis
Granuloma - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:Granuloma fissuratum is a reactive process of the skin usually caused by chronic trauma from ill-fitting eyeglass frames. Its clinical resemblance to malignant tumors makes it important to recognize this benign condition. This case report discuses the diagnosis and management of granuloma fissuratum.
ISSN:0011-4162
2326-6929