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Choi, Myung, and Kook: A Case of Lipogranulomatosis Subcutanea
Case Report

The Ewha Medical Journal 1988; 11(4): 363-366.

Published online: 24 July 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1988.11.4.363

A Case of Lipogranulomatosis Subcutanea

Hae Young Choi, M.D., Ki Bum Myung, M.D., Hong Il Kook

Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

Corresponding author: Hong Il Kook. Department Dermatology, College of Medicine Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

Copyright © 1988. Ewha Womans University School of Medicine

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Abstract

We present a case of lipogranulomatosis subcutanea occuring on the legs of 15-year-old female. She was seen with twelve erythematous rice to pea sized tender papules on legs. Twelve months ago, several erythematous papules appeared and disappearance and recurrence of a few lesions has repeated. Histopathologic finding of macrophage stage was shown. Treatment with isoniazid was done and recurrence does not occur until now.

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