Korean J Dermatol.  1972 Jul;10(2):107-110.

Two Cases of Granuloma Faciale

Abstract

These are the first reported cases of granuloma faciale in two Koreans. Unilateral, slightly elevated violaceous plaque with illdefined margin on cheeck since 20 years ago was observed in 36 year old house-wife, and 40 year old male has had bilateral plaques on both cheek areas since 10 years ago, These plaques were showed the typical histological appearance of granuloma faciale respectively on both of two patients. Literature was briefly reviewed for the discussion of clinical and microseopic findings of this disease. Both patients were treated by intralesional injections and ointment of steroid with relative clinical improvements.


MeSH Terms

Adult
Cheek
Granuloma*
Humans
Injections, Intralesional
Male
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