Papular elastolytic giant cell granuloma: report of a case associated with monoclonal gammopathy and responsive to topical tacrolimus

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2010 Mar;35(2):145-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03129.x. Epub 2009 Apr 11.

Abstract

Papular elastolytic giant cell granuloma is an unusual variant of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma. Its rarity makes the assessment of the real efficacy of any treatment difficult, as spontaneous remission is possible. We report a case whose interest, besides the rarity of the occurrence, rests in the pure papular expression of the clinical features, the association with a monoclonal gammopathy and the apparent efficacy of topical tacrolimus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / complications
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / drug therapy
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Paraproteinemias / complications*
  • Skin Diseases / complications
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Tacrolimus