Disseminated annular granuloma: a rare dermatological manifestation of diabetes

Claudia F. Patiño-Orellana; Pablo X.  Vázquez Donoso; Irlanda Ríos Andraca

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242268

Authors

Claudia F. Patiño-Orellana Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario de Puebla, Puebla, México; Department of Internal Medicine, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, México
Pablo X. Vázquez Donoso Universidad del Azuay, Ecuador
Irlanda Ríos Andraca Department of Dermatology, Hospital Regional de Especialidades ISSSTE de Puebla, Puebla, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242268

Keywords:

Annular granuloma, Diabetes mellitus, Dermatology

Abstract

Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign granulomatous dermatosis of unknown etiology. In adults, the most common clinical form is the localized variant, characterized by a non-scaly, erythematous violaceous ring-shaped plaque, followed by the disseminated form that predominantly affects the trunk and limbs. It has been associated with diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and autoimmune disorders. Herein, we present a 70-year-old patient who is overweight and has hepatic steatosis, with lesions of confirmed disseminated annular granuloma through histopathology and a subsequent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

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