RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Non-infectious granulomatous conditions of the skin: a clinicopathological approach to diagnosis
JF Journal of Clinical Pathology
JO J Clin Pathol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists
SP 982
OP 991
DO 10.1136/jclinpath-2015-203043
VO 68
IS 12
A1 Zaid Saeed Kamil
A1 Tiffany Chen
A1 Danny Ghazarian
YR 2015
UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/68/12/982.abstract
AB Granulomatous disorders of the skin are diverse and include infectious and non-infectious conditions. They are a source of confusion to many dermatologists and pathologists, including even the most experienced dermatopathologists. Correlation with clinical picture, serology, microbiology and careful morphological examination is essential for accurate diagnosis. Most cases require ancillary histopathological studies to reach a final diagnosis. This review discusses important non-infectious granulomatous conditions of the skin and presents a practical approach when confronted with such entities.