Open AccessInfectious Granulomatous Dermatitis at a Tertiary Care Centre in North Maharashtra: A Histopathological Study
Author(s) -
Rajeshwari Karibasappa Kumbar,
Nandkumar V Dravid,
Karibasappa Gundabaktha Nagappa,
Chakor M Rokade
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/15436.8891
Subject(s) - medicine , histiocyte , leprosy , granuloma , granulomatous inflammation , pathology , etiology , dermatology , lesion , tuberculoid leprosy , granulomatous disease , chronic granulomatous disease , inflammatory pseudotumor , lepromatous leprosy , disease , immunology
Infectious granulomatous dermatitis is a distinctive entity of chronic inflammation. Recognizing the aetiology of granulomatous lesion is challenging to the dermatopathologist. The definitive diagnosis of the granulomatous lesions of skin with identification of aetiological agent is very essential for specific treatment and an appropriate desirable outcome.