Granulomatöse periorifizielle Dermatitis der Kindheit

G. Wagner, C. Rose, M. M. Sachse

Abstract

CASE REPORT: A 14-year-old patient of African ancestry presented with multiple papules in the perioral, perinasal and periocular areas. Histopathology showed sarcoidal granulomas.\n\nDIAGNOSIS: After exclusion of systemic sarcoidosis, the diagnosis of childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis was made.\n\nTHERAPY: Topical treatment with erythromycin resulted in complete regression.\n\nCONCLUSION: Childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis is mainly observed in dark-skinned children of African, Caribbean, or Asian origin. The nosological position of the dermatosis is controversial. Originally classified as sarcoidosis, childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis is now generally regarded as a special form of perioral dermatitis.
Original languageGerman
JournalHautarzt
Volume65
Issue number10
Pages (from-to)903-907
Number of pages5
ISSN0017-8470
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08.10.2014

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