Adult orbital xanthogranulomatous diseases are rare entities and encompass a group of disorders with varying manifestations that are poorly understood. Taken as a group, there are non-Langerhans histiocytic disorders (type…
Granulomatous rosacea and periorificial dermatitis are common skin conditions affecting the face. This article examines the historical origin, causes, clinical presentation, and management strategies for these entities. Key points •…
Sarcoidosis is a disease characterized by noncaseating granulomatous infiltration of 1 or more organs. In North America, after the lungs and thoracic lymph nodes, the skin is the next most…
The terms “palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis,” “interstitial granulomatous dermatitis,” and the subset “interstitial granulomatous drug reaction” are a source of confusion. There exists substantial overlap among the entities with…
Rheumatoid nodules are a common manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis. These lesions are often easily identified based on typical diagnostic features and characteristic locations. When biopsied, nodules have a characteristic histologic…
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a granulomatous condition presenting as indolent atrophic plaques, often on the lower extremities. There is a multitude of case reports suggesting possible associations and documenting different therapeutic…
Actinic granuloma and annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma are different terms used to define skin lesions characterized by elastolysis, elastophagocytosis, and multinucleated giant cell infiltrate. The clinical appearance varies from…
Joseph C. English III, MD, Editor Granulomatous disorders represent a unique group of diseases, both noninfectious and infectious, that require the utmost clinical pathologic correlation combined with a keen sense…
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a noninfectious granulomatous skin condition that can present with a variety of cutaneous morphologies. It is characterized by collagen degeneration, mucin deposition, and palisaded or interstitial…
The diagnosis of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma (CBCL) requires that the search for a more widespread lymphoma has been negative. The clinical presentation, outlook, and treatment options of the common…
