An unusual orbital tumor in an adult: Granuloma annulare.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Granuloma annulare (GA) is a rare clinical entity that does not classically arise from the peri-orbital area in adults. The purpose of this case report is to present a 69-year-old female with GA of the orbit. As well, the pathological and immunohistochemical features of these tumors will be discussed.

Observations

One case of GA of the orbit was identified from a tertiary ophthalmology referral centre. Clinical and histopathological features of the case were reviewed. Other cases of GA were also retrieved from the literature and addressed in this report.

Conclusion and importance

Granuloma annulare is a rare orbital lesion in adults. It is known to typically arise on the hands and feet of children. This lesion must be distinguished from necrobiotic xanthogranu

SUBMITTER: Bergeron S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247445 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature