Korean J Dermatol.
2001 Nov;39(11):1345-1347.
Two Cases of Delayed Skin Reaction by Sea Urchin
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. kimkj20@dreamwiz.com
Abstract
- Sea urchin granuloma is a chronic granulomatous skin lesion caused by injury with sea urchin. Two types of sea urchin reaction have been noted: immediated and delayed. It has been known to form granuloma in most cases of delayed reaction histopathologically. However, 30% of cases are non-granulomatous inflammation. We describe two cases of delayed skin reaction by sea urchin. One showed a predominant inflammatory reaction with features of non-specific chronic inflammation. We recommend to use other name for delayed reaction of sea urchin rather than 'sea urchin granuloma'.
