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Glomus Tumors
General Information Glomus Tumors are relatively uncommon benign neoplasms that differentiate to become modified smooth muscle cells called glomus cells. There are two different types of glomus tumors: Solitary and Multiple glomus tumors, which are also known as glomangiomas or glomulovenous malformations. Each of them has distinct clinical and histopathologic characteristics. Glomus tumors are neoplasms […]
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Granuloma Annulare
General Information Granuloma Annulare (GA) is a common condition that appears in places that are subject to frequent, mild injury such as the back of the hands or top of the feet. The condition is mostly seen in older children and young adults. Generalized and localized GA lesions usually manifest as asymptomatic cutaneous lesions. The […]
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Granuloma Faciale
General Information Granuloma Faciale is a rare, non-cancerous skin disorder occurring on the face. Papules, plaques and nodules characterize the disorder. Granulomas refer to a kind of inflammation found on microscopic examined lesions, but granulomas are not seen in granuloma faciale. These lesions vary in color (reddish-brown, blue or purple) and size (millimeters to several […]
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Grover Disease
General Information Grover Disease or Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (TAD) is characterized by papules and papulovesicles with excoriation occurring on the chest, back, lower sternum, arms, and thighs. Often starting quite suddenly and is more common in the winter than in the summer. Although, frequently itchy it may cause no symptoms. The spots may be blistered, […]