Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis
| Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermaititis (PNGS) is usually associated with a well-defined connective tissue disease, lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis most commonly, and often presents with eroded or ulcerated symmetrically distributed umbilicated papules or nodules on the elbows.[1][2]
Signs and symptoms
Typical clinical manifestations include erythematous to violaceous plaques that are symmetrically distributed, skin-colored linear cords involving the lateral trunks, and skin-colored or erythematous papules with crusting, perforation, or umbilication.[3]
Causes
Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermaititis is associated with subacute
Treatment
The underlying illness is the main focus of PNGD treatment. Up to 20% of patients may experience spontaneous resolution of the lesions.
See also
- Skin lesion
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
Further reading
- Kalen, Jessica E.; Shokeen, Divya; Ramos-Caro, Francisco; Motaparthi, Kiran (2017). "Palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis: Spectrum of histologic findings in a single patient". JAAD Case Reports. 3 (5). Elsevier BV: 425–428. PMID 28932786.
- Bremner, Rebecca; Simpson, Eric; White, Clifton R.; Morrison, Lynne; Deodhar, Atul (2004). "Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis: An unusual cutaneous manifestation of immune-mediated disorders". Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 34 (3). Elsevier BV: 610–616. PMID 15609265.