Ann Dermatol.  2017 Apr;29(2):239-241. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.2.239.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and Cutaneous Sarcoidal Granulomas

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan. h-saeki@nms.ac.jp
  • 2Department of Ophthalmology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Granuloma*
Platelet-Rich Plasma*

Figure

  • Fig. 1 (A) Multiple slightly reddish nodules up to 1 cm in diameter on the cheeks and forehead, around the eyes and mouth. (B) Close view of the left cheek.

  • Fig. 2 (A) Skin biopsy specimen disclosed non-caseating granulomas in the mid to deep dermis and subcutis (H&E, ×20). (B) Granulomas contained numerous epithelioid cells and giant cells including Langhans' type (H&E, ×400).


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