Abstract
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a relatively common idiopathic disorder of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The lesions typically appear as papules and plaques with annular margins most commonly on dorsal surfaces of hands, arms and feet. GA has been associated with a variety of comorbidities including diabetes mellitus. Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is a common progressive fibrotic condition affecting the palmar and digital fascia. The association of Dupuytren’s disease with diabetes mellitus (DM) is well recorded, with a reported prevalence of between 3% and 32%. Here we present a patient who presented with granuloma annulare, on examination had bilateral Dupuytren contractures and was later found to be diabetic.
Keywords- Granuloma annulare, Dupuytren’s disease, annular plaque.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Sujaya Manvi
Dermatologist, Civil Hospital Palampur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i1.115
