Etymed
granulomatous dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin characterized by the formation of granulomas
Clinical context
A 45-year-old patient presents with chronic skin lesions consisting of firm, raised nodules that have been present for several months. The lesions are non-pruritic and have a violaceous color. Histopathological examination of a skin biopsy reveals the presence of granulomas with epithelioid cells and multinucleated giant cells. The patient has no history of tuberculosis or sarcoidosis.
Mnemonic
GRANULOMATOUS DERMATITIS - 'Giant Cells in Granulomas' - Think of 'G' for giant cells and 'R' for granulomas, remembering this condition involves both histological features
These morphemes also unlock…
- granul/o — grain; small particle
- -oma — tumor; mass
- -ous — full of; characterized by
- dermat/o — skin
- -itis — inflammation