Cutaneous silica granuloma: a lesion that might be clinically underdiagnosed

Eur J Dermatol. 2005 May-Jun;15(3):194-5.

Abstract

Cutaneous silica granuloma is a poorly understood, uncommon condition. There have been relatively few reports of cutaneous silica granuloma despite the well-known ubiquitous nature of silica in the environment. The characteristic latency period between the time of silica exposure to the time of clinical onset of granuloma, lack of clear-cut histories of exposure in most cases and likelihood of spontaneous resolution, may challenge the diagnosis. Thus, cutaneous silica granuloma might be a lesion that is often underdiagnosed. Here we describe a patient with characteristic findings of cutaneous silica granuloma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / etiology
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / pathology*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Silicon Dioxide / adverse effects*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Silicon Dioxide