Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma
| Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma is a
Signs and symptoms
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma is defined by persistent, painless, reddish-violet nodules on the face that have an elastic or soft consistency.[3] The nodules usually appears alone, usually on the cheeks or eyelids, and goes away on its own after an average of 11 months.[2]
Causes
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma's pathogenesis is still unknown, however some writers have suggested that it might be related to the childhood rosacea spectrum.[4][5]
Diagnosis
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma is diagnosed clinically, though color Doppler ultrasonography can be helpful.[6] This displays a well-defined, hypoechoic, solid-cystic dermal lesion without any calcium deposits; the lesion's largest axis is parallel to the skin's surface.[7]
See also
- Granulomatous facial dermatitis
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
Further reading
- Borok, Jenna; Holmes, Ralph; Dohil, Magdalene (2018). "Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma—A diagnostic challenge in pediatric dermatology". Pediatric Dermatology. 35 (4): 490–493. S2CID 4751238.
- Knöpfel, Nicole; Gómez-Zubiaur, Alba; Noguera-Morel, Lucero; Torrelo, Antonio; Hernandez-Martin, Angela (2018). "Ultrasound findings in idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma: Case series and literature review". Pediatric Dermatology. 35 (3): 397–400. S2CID 30940089.