Benign rheumatoid nodule versus subcutaneous granuloma annulare: a diagnostic dilemma--are they the same entity?
Yu, G.V.; Farrer, A.K.
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 33(2): 156-166
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 1067-2516 PMID: 8019538 Document Number: 430646
The authors differentiate benign rheumatoid nodules from similar subcutaneous lesions based on location and pathologic characteristics. Although many of these lesions spontaneously resolve, recurrence rates may be high. Various therapeutic modalities are therefore suggested. An illustrative case study is presented.