Granuloma annulare and necrobiosis lipoidica with sequential occurrence in a patient: report and review of literature

Katherine A. Rupley; Ryan R. Riahi; Deirdre O’Boyle Hooper

doi:10.5826/dpc.0501a03

Granuloma annulare and necrobiosis lipoidica with sequential occurrence in a patient: report and review of literature

Authors

Katherine A. Rupley Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Ryan R. Riahi Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Deirdre O’Boyle Hooper Audubon Dermatology, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Keywords:

concomitant, diabetes, granuloma, granuloma annulare, necrobiosis lipoidica, occurrence, review, same, sequential, simultaneous

Abstract

Granuloma annulare (GA) and necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) are granulomatous diseases of undetermined etiology. Rarely, both dermatoses have been reported to occur concomitantly in patients. GA and NL are characterized histologically by areas of necrobiosis of collagen. The two diseases share some common characteristics, which may suggest that these dermatoses could occur as a spectrum in some patients or possibly share a similar pathogenesis. We report on a 67-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of NL on the anterior shins that later developed lesions of GA on the breasts, trunk, and wrist. We also review the literature and discuss the characteristics of patients with concomitant GA and NL.

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Published

2015-01-31

Issue

2015 Vol 5, No 1 | January

Section

Review

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How to Cite

Rupley KA, Riahi RR, Hooper DO. Granuloma annulare and necrobiosis lipoidica with sequential occurrence in a patient: report and review of literature. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online January 31, 2015:29-34. doi:10.5826/dpc.0501a03