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

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and Cutaneous Sarcoidal Granulomas

• Serizawa N
• Funasaka Y
• Goto H
• Kanzaki A
• Hori J
• Takano Y
• Saeki H

• KMID: 2394855
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.2.239

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Granuloma*
Platelet-Rich Plasma*

Figure

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  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.

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  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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