Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma in an infant: improvement after treatment with oral tranilast and topical pimecrolimus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) is a rare granulomatous skin disease of unknown origin that is characterized clinically by annular patches with erythematous borders and hypopigmented centers and histologically by loss of elastic fibers and elastophagocytosis. We report a case of AEGCG in an 8-month-old boy that was successfully treated with oral tranilast and topical pimecrolimus (Elidel 1.0% cream).
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Allergic Agents
- Elastic Tissue
- Granuloma Annulare
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Tacrolimus
- ortho-Aminobenzoates