Granuloma Annulare on the Ears
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Case Report

Granuloma Annulare on the Ears

Istanbul Med J 2005;6(3):40-41
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Abstract

Granuloma annulare is a cutaneous disorder characterized by the formation of palisading necrobiotic granulomas. The etiology of most cases remains obscure and the disease ıs generalIy considered to be idiopathic. The condition may occur at any age and at any site, but usually involves the hands or feet of children or young adults, predominantly ajfecting females. We deseribe a cas e of a 22 year-old-man who presented with a four-month history of granuloma annulare on his ears.

Keywords: Granuloma annulare, ears