TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Granuloma Annulare A1 - Prendiville, Julie S. A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCEGranuloma annulare is a relatively common disorder. The exact prevalence is unknown, but it occurs more often in children and young adults.A localized ring of beaded papules on the extremities is typical; generalized, subcutaneous, perforating, and patch subtypes also occur.The cause of granuloma annulare is unknown, and the pathogenesis is poorly understood.Pathologic features consist of granulomatous inflammation in a palisaded or interstitial pattern associated with varying degrees of connective tissue degeneration and mucin deposition.Most localized cases resolve spontaneously within 2 years. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/17 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1162813106 ER -