A Case of Generalized Granuloma Annulare Following BCG Vaccination / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 656-659, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-163666
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ABSTRACT
Generalized granuloma annulare is defined as affecting at least the trunk and either the upper or lower extremities, or both. It is represented by disseminated necrobiotic dermal papules forming annular or nonannular configuration. Clinical associations between generalized granuloma annulare and diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, malignancy, infection, and vaccination have been reported. BCG vaccination induces specific and nonspecific dermatologic complications such as scrofuloderma-like, lupus vulgaris-like, tuberculid, urticaria, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, and granuloma annulare. Generalized granuloma annulare associated with BCG vaccination or tuberculin test has not been reported in the Korean literature. Herein, we report a case of generalized granuloma annulare which occurred in a 6-month-old boy following BCGitis on the BCG vaccination site.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
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Zoonoses
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Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Thyroid Diseases
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Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
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Urticaria
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Tuberculin Test
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Erythema Multiforme
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Vaccination
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Granuloma Annulare
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Lower Extremity
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Erythema Nodosum
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article