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Which age group is granuloma annulare rare in?
Which age group is granuloma annulare rare in?
- Middle age
- Adolescence
- Infancy (correct)
- Young adulthood
In which age group does the generalized or disseminated variant of granuloma annulare occur more commonly?
In which age group does the generalized or disseminated variant of granuloma annulare occur more commonly?
- Middle-aged adults (correct)
- Young adults
- Infants
- Elderly adults
What has research found about the gender preponderance in granuloma annulare?
What has research found about the gender preponderance in granuloma annulare?
- Consistent male preponderance
- Equal frequency in both genders
- Consistent female preponderance
- Varied findings, with some studies reporting female preponderance and others finding higher frequency in males (correct)
Are cases of granuloma annulare typically sporadic or familial?
Are cases of granuloma annulare typically sporadic or familial?
Which form of granuloma annulare occurs more frequently in children and young adults?
Which form of granuloma annulare occurs more frequently in children and young adults?
Where on the body are the sites of predilection for granuloma annulare lesions?
Where on the body are the sites of predilection for granuloma annulare lesions?
What is the typical diameter range of the annular or arcuate lesions in granuloma annulare?
What is the typical diameter range of the annular or arcuate lesions in granuloma annulare?
Which color(s) may the annular or arcuate lesions in granuloma annulare be?
Which color(s) may the annular or arcuate lesions in granuloma annulare be?
What is the texture of the annular margin in granuloma annulare?
What is the texture of the annular margin in granuloma annulare?
What is the most common morphology of generalized granuloma annulare?
What is the most common morphology of generalized granuloma annulare?
Which age group is the generalized form of granuloma annulare said to comprise 8% to 15% of cases?
Which age group is the generalized form of granuloma annulare said to comprise 8% to 15% of cases?
What is the most common form of granuloma annulare?
What is the most common form of granuloma annulare?
What characterizes the subcutaneous form of granuloma annulare?
What characterizes the subcutaneous form of granuloma annulare?
Where are the nodules of subcutaneous granuloma annulare most commonly located?
Where are the nodules of subcutaneous granuloma annulare most commonly located?
What is the characteristic feature of the perforating type of granuloma annulare?
What is the characteristic feature of the perforating type of granuloma annulare?
Where is the generalized form of granuloma annulare most commonly found?
Where is the generalized form of granuloma annulare most commonly found?
What is a rare variant of granuloma annulare characterized by transepidermal elimination of necrobiotic collagen?
What is a rare variant of granuloma annulare characterized by transepidermal elimination of necrobiotic collagen?
What is a common complaint of patients with the perforating type of granuloma annulare?
What is a common complaint of patients with the perforating type of granuloma annulare?
What is a reported characteristic of macular lesions in granuloma annulare in adult women?
What is a reported characteristic of macular lesions in granuloma annulare in adult women?
What is the observed feature alongside macular lesions in granuloma annulare?
What is the observed feature alongside macular lesions in granuloma annulare?
Where are the macular lesions in granuloma annulare commonly found in adult women?
Where are the macular lesions in granuloma annulare commonly found in adult women?
What is a reported association with painful lesions on the hands in granuloma annulare?
What is a reported association with painful lesions on the hands in granuloma annulare?
In which disorder are granuloma annulare-like skin lesions and joint disease found?
In which disorder are granuloma annulare-like skin lesions and joint disease found?
What is the suspected triggering factor for granuloma annulare lesions in children?
What is the suspected triggering factor for granuloma annulare lesions in children?
Which drug therapy has been associated with a granuloma annulare-like reaction?
Which drug therapy has been associated with a granuloma annulare-like reaction?
What has been linked to the development of interstitial granulomatous drug reaction?
What has been linked to the development of interstitial granulomatous drug reaction?
Where is the predilection for granuloma annulare lesions in patients after bacille Calmette–Guérin immunization?
Where is the predilection for granuloma annulare lesions in patients after bacille Calmette–Guérin immunization?
What is believed to represent a granulomatous reaction to actinic elastosis?
What is believed to represent a granulomatous reaction to actinic elastosis?
What drug therapy has been associated with an observed granuloma annulare-like reaction?
What drug therapy has been associated with an observed granuloma annulare-like reaction?
What is considered a distinct entity but may mimic granuloma annulare?
What is considered a distinct entity but may mimic granuloma annulare?
What triggering factor has been implicated in the development of granuloma annulare?
What triggering factor has been implicated in the development of granuloma annulare?
In which type of infection did chronic relapsing granuloma annulare flare due to the Koebner phenomenon?
In which type of infection did chronic relapsing granuloma annulare flare due to the Koebner phenomenon?
Which disease has been found to be associated with the development of granuloma annulare?
Which disease has been found to be associated with the development of granuloma annulare?
What is not included on the proposed mechanisms for the pathogenic mechanisms?
What is not included on the proposed mechanisms for the pathogenic mechanisms?
What disease is granuloma annulare primarily associated with?
What disease is granuloma annulare primarily associated with?
Which type of diabetes is primarily linked to granuloma annulare?
Which type of diabetes is primarily linked to granuloma annulare?
What malignancy is granuloma annulare primarily associated with in adult patients?
What malignancy is granuloma annulare primarily associated with in adult patients?
Where is granuloma annulare commonly found in patients with thyroid disease?
Where is granuloma annulare commonly found in patients with thyroid disease?
Where is the increased prevalence of dyslipidemia commonly found in patients with granuloma annulare?
Where is the increased prevalence of dyslipidemia commonly found in patients with granuloma annulare?
In which type of granuloma annulare is the increased prevalence of dyslipidemia more commonly found?
In which type of granuloma annulare is the increased prevalence of dyslipidemia more commonly found?
What is the main reason for obtaining a specimen for histopathologic examination in granuloma annulare?
What is the main reason for obtaining a specimen for histopathologic examination in granuloma annulare?
What is the characteristic histopathologic finding in granuloma annulare?
What is the characteristic histopathologic finding in granuloma annulare?
At what magnification is the diagnosis of granuloma annulare best made?
At what magnification is the diagnosis of granuloma annulare best made?
What is the typical appearance of the inflammation foci in granuloma annulare?
What is the typical appearance of the inflammation foci in granuloma annulare?
What is necessary when the presentation of granuloma annulare is atypical, lesions are symptomatic, or the diagnosis is in doubt?
What is necessary when the presentation of granuloma annulare is atypical, lesions are symptomatic, or the diagnosis is in doubt?
Where are the changes usually observed in granuloma annulare?
Where are the changes usually observed in granuloma annulare?
What is the predominant pattern of inflammation in the generalized form of granuloma annulare?
What is the predominant pattern of inflammation in the generalized form of granuloma annulare?
Which cells are admixed with histiocytes in the granuloma and in a perivascular distribution?
Which cells are admixed with histiocytes in the granuloma and in a perivascular distribution?
What may be necessary to demonstrate the necrobiotic plug in perforating granuloma annulare?
What may be necessary to demonstrate the necrobiotic plug in perforating granuloma annulare?
What is the characteristic feature of subcutaneous granuloma annulare?
What is the characteristic feature of subcutaneous granuloma annulare?
What is the usual treatment options for granuloma annulare?
What is the usual treatment options for granuloma annulare?
How long do most cases of localized granuloma annulare take to resolve spontaneously?
How long do most cases of localized granuloma annulare take to resolve spontaneously?
What is a reported consequence of generalized granuloma annulare?
What is a reported consequence of generalized granuloma annulare?
What diagnostic exam may be considered in the evaluation of generalized granuloma annulare?
What diagnostic exam may be considered in the evaluation of generalized granuloma annulare?
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