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Direct immunofluorescence in granuloma faciale: a case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Barnadas M. A.,
Curell R.,
Alomar A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0560.2006.00451.x
Subject(s) - reticular dermis , pathology , histiocyte , reticular connective tissue , dermis , fibrin , immunofluorescence , dermoepidermal junction , direct fluorescent antibody , granuloma , medicine , antibody , immunology
A 49‐year‐old male presented at our department with erythematous brownish plaques in the malar areas and left cheek of 9 years' evolution. Histopathological study revealed a dense, predominantly perivascular, inflammatory infiltrate in the reticular dermis. The infiltrate was composed of abundant neutrophils, lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils. Leukocytoclasia and fibrin in some vessel walls were also observed. The patient was diagnosed with granuloma faciale (GF). Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) study showed heavy immunoglobulin G (IgG) and less intense deposits of IgA, IgM, C 3 and C 1q surrounding superficial and deep vessels of the reticular dermis. Perivascular and diffuse fibrinogen deposits were also present. No deposits were detected at the dermoepidermal junction. Our findings lend support to the hypothesis that classical pathway activation of complement may be involved in the development of vasculitis in GF.