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Pyogenic granuloma of the foot with satellitosis: a role for conservative management.
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PMID:  21291657     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) with satellitosis is a rare phenomenon that typically occurs in children and teenagers. It can be seen after excision or trauma to the original lesion.
OBJECTIVE: The aim is to review an atypical case of PG with satellitosis and to highlight a conservative approach to management.
METHODS: This article includes a case report of a 48-year-old woman developing PG with satellitosis in her right foot and includes a review of the literature.
RESULTS: There are few cases of PG with satellitosis in the literature. Our patient differs from most given her age and the location of the lesions. She was managed differently with a conservative observational approach, and, over time, her symptoms abated.
CONCLUSION: PG with satellitosis can occur in varying patient populations with varying presentations. Although several treatment options exist, managing patients conservatively should be considered an approach to management. Early investigations should be conducted to rule out more sinister items in the differential diagnosis.
Authors:
Janice Bacher; Dalal Assaad; David N Adam
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1203-4754     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cutan Med Surg     Publication Date:    2011 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-04     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9614685     Medline TA:  J Cutan Med Surg     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  58-60     Citation Subset:  IM    
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