Actinic granuloma in association with giant cell arteritis: are both caused by sunlight?

H Lau; B J Reid; D Weedon

doi:10.1080/00313029700169025

Actinic granuloma in association with giant cell arteritis: are both caused by sunlight?

Pathology. 1997 Aug;29(3):260-2. doi: 10.1080/00313029700169025.

Authors

H Lau¹, B J Reid, D Weedon

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, University of North Queensland, Townsville, Australia.

PMID: 9271011
DOI: 10.1080/00313029700169025

Abstract

Two cases of actinic granuloma of the skin occurring in association with a giant cell arteritis are reported. This is the first time that this association has been documented.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Giant Cell Arteritis / etiology*
Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology
Granuloma / etiology*
Granuloma / pathology
Humans
Male
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology*
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / pathology
Skin Diseases / etiology*
Skin Diseases / pathology
Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*