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An unusual orbital tumor in an adult: Granuloma annulare.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Granuloma annulare (GA) is a rare clinical entity that does not classically arise from the peri-orbital area in adults. The purpose of this case report is to present a 69-year-old female with GA of the orbit. As well, the pathological and immunohistochemical features of these tumors will be discussed.

Observations

One case of GA of the orbit was identified from a tertiary ophthalmology referral centre. Clinical and histopathological features of the case were reviewed. Other cases of GA were also retrieved from the literature and addressed in this report.

Conclusion and importance

Granuloma annulare is a rare orbital lesion in adults. It is known to typically arise on the hands and feet of children. This lesion must be distinguished from necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NXG), which is a progressive peri-orbital dermatosis seen in middle age men and women. GA is thought to be a benign, often self-resolving condition, whereas NXG tends to be linked to other systemic conditions and may have a poorer prognosis.Differentiating this rare orbital tumor from necrobitotic xanthogranuloma (NXG) is essential, as both a systemic work-up and follow-up must be appropriately arranged. A comprehensive description of pathognomonic microscopic features of GA and NXG is reviewed to achieve the correct diagnosis.

SUBMITTER: Bergeron S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247445 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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An unusual orbital tumor in an adult: Granuloma annulare.

Bergeron Sabrina S Sanft Debra-Meghan DM Zoroquiain Pablo P Esposito Evangelina E Arthurs Bryan B Burnier Miguel N MN

American journal of ophthalmology case reports 20181114

<h4>Purpose</h4>Granuloma annulare (GA) is a rare clinical entity that does not classically arise from the peri-orbital area in adults. The purpose of this case report is to present a 69-year-old female with GA of the orbit. As well, the pathological and immunohistochemical features of these tumors will be discussed.<h4>Observations</h4>One case of GA of the orbit was identified from a tertiary ophthalmology referral centre. Clinical and histopathological features of the case were reviewed. Othe ...[more]

PMID: 30505978

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Project description:BACKGROUND:Granuloma annulare is a chronic noninfectious granulomatous skin condition with variable clinical presentations. Generalized granuloma annulare, defined as widespread disease with >10 skin lesions, accounts for 15% of all cases. Numerous associated diseases have been controversially discussed, most importantly diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, thyroid disease, malignancy and systemic infections. OBJECTIVES:The objective of our study is to describe disease characteristics, treatment outcome and associated diseases in patients treated at the Department of Dermatology of the University Hospital Zurich during the last 20 years. METHODS:The hospital database was searched for patients with generalized granuloma annulare in the last 20 years (January 1, 1998, to December 31, 2017). Overall, 61 patients, 14 males and 47 females, were included in our study. The mean age was 58 years at first consultation. The diagnosis was verified clinically and histologically. RESULTS:Generalized granuloma annulare occurred at a mean age of 55 years, more commonly in females. Pruritus was absent in 51% of all patients. Metabolic diseases including diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterinemia and hypertriglyceridemia were present in 10.5, 8.2 and 4.9%, respectively. Thyroid disease was present in 9.8% and malignant disease in 23%, including colorectal cancer, lymphoproliferative disease, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, basal cell carcinoma and gynecological malignancy. Therapy was initiated in 92%, while second- and third-line therapy was performed in 70 and 39%, respectively. Benefit during therapy (e.g., full and partial remission) was achieved in 39.3% during first-line, in 39.4% during second-line and in 33.8% during third-line treatment. Topical corticosteroids were the most commonly prescribed treatment, mostly leading to stable disease (46.6%). Combined full and partial remission occurred in a large proportion of patients receiving UVA1 (45%), PUVA (63.6%) and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (100%). CONCLUSIONS:Generalized granuloma annulare is a mostly asymptomatic and benign disease with a strong tendency for treatment resistance. We suggest to screen all patients for dyslipidemia, thyroid disease and malignant disease. While randomized trials are needed, we suggest topical corticosteroids as the first-line treatment, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for persistent solitary lesions and, if further treatment is needed, UVA1 or PUVA.

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An unusual orbital tumor in an adult: Granuloma annulare.

Purpose

Observations

Conclusion and importance

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An unusual orbital tumor in an adult: Granuloma annulare.

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