midline granuloma (facial granuloma)

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Introduction

Chronic inflammatory disease characterized by thrombosis of small blood vessels & focal necrosis leading to destruction of the nasal septum, palate, paranasal sinuses & midline facial structures.

Etiology

angiocentric T-cell lymphoma

Epidemiology

more frequent in women

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

More general terms

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References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 890
  2. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 554